Standard Compaction Test
Product Code : EL-STLE-10937
Standard Compaction Test (code EL-STLE-10937) is a soil compaction apparatus used to find the maximum density a soil can reach in the laboratory, as a reference for compaction checks in the field. It comprises a 1000 cc steel compaction mould, 100 mm I.D. × 127.3 mm high, fitted with collar and base plate, plus a 2.6 kg rammer with a 310 mm controlled fall.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Laboratory soil compaction to determine the maximum density achievable, as a reference for field testing |
| Mould | Steel, 100 mm I.D. × 127.3 mm height, 1000 cc volume |
| Collar and base plate | Supplied with the mould |
| Rammer | 2.6 kg, with 310 mm controlled fall |
| Standards | IS 2720 (Part VII) |
| Product code | EL-STLE-10937 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Standard Compaction Test Used For?
Roads, dams and embankments depend on well compacted soil, and compaction raises strength and stability by expelling air voids and increasing the dry unit weight. In the laboratory the soil is mixed at a chosen water content and compacted in layers in the 1000 cc mould with the collar fitted, each layer taking blows of the 2.6 kg rammer falling 310 mm. The collar is removed, the soil trimmed level and the mould weighed; repeating this at several water contents gives the maximum dry density and the matching moisture content, against which field compaction is then checked. The standard listed for this apparatus is IS 2720 (Part VII).
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of compaction sets required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Standard Compaction Test apparatus determine?
It determines the maximum density that a soil can reach under laboratory compaction, which then serves as the reference value for further testing in the field.
What size is the compaction mould?
The steel mould is 100 mm in internal diameter and 127.3 mm high, giving a volume of 1000 cc, and it is supplied with a collar and base plate.
What rammer is used?
A compaction rammer weighing 2.6 kg is included, with its fall controlled at 310 mm so that every blow delivers the same energy.
Why is soil compaction important in construction?
Compaction removes air voids and raises the dry unit weight, which improves ground stability, limits settlement of foundations, roads and pipes, helps prevent frost damage and reduces hydraulic conductivity.
Which standard is listed for this test set?
The standard listed for the set is IS 2720 (Part VII), the Indian method for the water content and dry density relation using light compaction.
How can the compaction set be ordered?
Press the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or send the number of sets and the delivery location through the contact page.
OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Standard Compaction Test deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests soil testing equipment for classification, compaction, density, shear and consolidation tests, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other soil testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of compaction sets required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Standard Compaction Test to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
