Consolidation Test Apparatus
Product Code : EL-STLE-10371
Quick Answer: The Consolidation Test Apparatus is a laboratory bench system used to run the consolidation stage of triaxial soil tests. It lets three triaxial specimens (35 mm to 100 mm dia.) be consolidated at the same time under CU and CD conditions in anisotropic testing, using a single triaxial compression machine, which reduces overall testing time. The unit comprises a steel bench fitted with three load frames and centering platens and can also accept other manufacturers’ triaxial cells fitted with a 13 mm dia. x 3 mm deep centering hole.
This apparatus has been designed to reduce the testing time for triaxial tests where only one compression machine is available, with an ergonomic layout that makes efficient use of laboratory space. It allows the consolidation stage of three triaxial specimens to be performed at the same time for CU and CD tests under anisotropic conditions, using a steel bench complete with three load frames and centering platens sized for triaxial cells holding specimens from 35 mm to 100 mm in diameter. It can also be used with other makes of triaxial cells, with little adjustment, provided they are fitted with a centering hole 13 mm dia. x 3 mm deep.
Each consolidation frame can be equipped with a beam loading device to reduce the number of dead weights required for anisotropic consolidation (see Accessories), with weights placed on either the centre hanger or the lever hanger. The weight of the loading frames has been kept to a minimum so that no counterbalance of the frame is required. The apparatus is completed with axial displacement gauges or transducers, beam loading device(s), and slotted weights.
Overall dimensions (lxdxh): 1300x800x970 mm
Weight approx.: 145 kg
Accessories :
Dial Gauge 0.002 mm x 10 mm.
Extension piece, 40 mm long.
Test forms pad of 50 for “Consolidation Test Plot”.
Test forms pad of 50 for one Dimensional Consolidation.
Set of weights to give a pressure of 10 kg/cm. sq. on 60 mm dia specimen, comprising: 7 Nos. 0.05 kg/sq.cm, 5 Nos. 0.1 kg/sq.cm., 6 Nos. 0.2 kg/sq.cm., 6 Nos. 0.5 kg/sq.cm., and 5 Nos. 1.0 kg/sq.cm. Supplied complete as above but with dial gauge.
Standards: BS 1377 | ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546 | AASHTO T216, IS : 2720 (Part-XV) BS 1377
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Last Updated: September 2026
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