SOIL PERMEABILITY APPARATUS

SOIL PERMEABILITY APPARATUS

 Use: for determination of constant and or falling head permeability of soils.

Standard: BS 1377, ASTM 46-47, D-2434 - AASHTO T-215

1. Specimen Size      :      63.5 x 63.5 mm (2-1/2" diam. x 2-1/2" l. max.) when using lower chamber only; 63.5 x 140 mm (2-1/2" diam. x 5-1/2" l. max.) when using both lower and extension chambers.
2. Chamber           :         Clear lucite; 6.3 mm (1/4") wall; two sections.
3. Base.               :        Cast aluminum.
4. Top Seal.            :        Plated steel with gaskets.
5. Porous Stones.    :      Mounts at top and bottom; 62.7 x 12.7mm (2.47" diam. x 1/2"thick); 105-120 permeability rating; 300 micron, average pore size.
6. Constant Head.    :      Plastic; funnel reservoir; 55 cm maximum head.
7. Falling Head.        :     Graduated pipette; 100 cc x 0.2 cc; 100 cm. maximum head.