SOILS SPEEDY 2000 MOISTURE TESTER MICROWAVE MOISTURE METER PERMEAMETER MODELS MODELS DESCRIPTION STANDARDS

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1 118 SPEEDY 2000 MOISTURE TESTER The S1964 Speedy 2000 Moisture Tester combines the original S gram Speedy Moisture Tester with an electronic balance to weigh the sample before placing in the tester. Also included with this tester is a heavy duty hard plastic case with custom foam insulated padding for extra protection. The kit includes: electronic balance, beaker, cleaning cloth, cap, washer, scoop, steel STANDARDS S1964 SPEEDY 2000 MOISTURE TESTER, 20 G ASTM D-4944 / AASHTO T-217 S1962A EXTRA 10 G WEIGHT MICROWAVE MOISTURE METER The S1960 Microwave Moisture Meter is a break-through in modern moisture measurement technology. By utilizing the latest microwave ns microprocessor technology, the S1960 can determine the moisture content of sand, gravel, crushed stone and other fine and coarse aggregate. Simply insert the prongs of the probe into the material to be measured and instantaneously the percentage of moisture content is shown on the easy to read display. The unit comes calibrated for both sand and aggregate. It can also be programmed with up to ten different materials by the user. Simple to use Windows Software is provided for calibrating the unit to the various materials. The S1960 can store up to 150 readings and data can be recalled via RS-232 interface to a personal computer running windows. S1960 MICROWAVE MOISTURE METER PERMEAMETER The S2351 Permeameter for 2-1/2" diameter soil specimens is used for falling head conditions. The apparatus is designed to determine the permeability of porous soils and quicksand demonstrations. The clear plastic chamber is 2-1/2" ID and 11-1/2" long. The permeameter is furnished with a piezometer tube, scale, water fittings, porous stones and pedestal base. The S2353 combination permeameter tests 2-1/2 " diameter soil specimens which can be assembled for either constant head or falling head conditions. The chamber is clear plastic and constructed in two sections to accommodate undisturbed or remolded samples to 5.5". The chamber has vacuum and overflow connections, two porous stones, compression spring, plastic funnel reservoir with overflow port, support rod with mounted meter stick, burette with filling funnel, plastic tubing with pinchcock and instructions. STANDARDS S2351 S2353 PERMEAMETER, FALLING HEAD PERMEAMETER, CONSTANT & FALLING HEAD ASTM D-2434 / AASHTO T-215 S2351 S2353

2 119 RIGID WALL PERMEAMETER Developed to measure the permeability of stiffer soils, such as clays, the Rigid Wall Permeameter is very easy to set up and use. The specimen is cut to size using a stainless steel cutting ring which is included. The ends are trimmed square and the specimen and ring are placed between the two cell halves. Constructed of a see-through acrylic top and an anodized aluminum base, the complete assembly is sealed with a simple O-ring. Porous stones contain the specimen and prevent migration of material. Water volume is measured on a graduated burette attached to the bottom valve. Also included is a 2 cc pipet and tubing. If your testing requirements call for a larger size specimen, please contact us. We will be glad to discuss your specific needs. S2356 RIGID WALL PERMEAMETER, 2.0" S2357 RIGID WALL PERMEAMETER, 2.5" SHELBY TUBE PERMEAMETER Created to save both time and money in the laboratory and allow permeability testing in an almost in-sit condition. By performing the test in the actual Shelby tube liner, the set-up time and labor are reduced. It is especially suited for cohesionless materials and sands, which normally require extensive time and handling to transfer to a standard permeability cell. It contsists of two sets of end caps that fit over a standard 2.5" or 3.0" Shelby tube liner up to 6.0" long (not included). Each end cap contains a valve to control the flow of permeants through the specimen, along with a porous stone to prevent material from flowing into and clogging the valve. The end caps clamp down on an o'ring and seal against the Shelby tube. The end caps are anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and are held together with connecting rods and clamping knobs. S2358 SHELBY TUBE PERMEAMETER, 2.5" X 6" S2359 SHELBY TUBE PERMEAMETER, 3" X 6"

3 120 SAND / GRAVEL PERMEAMETERS Designed to determine the coefficient of permeability by the constant head method for the laminar flow of water through granular soils. The permeameters are available in four sizes. Shown is the 3" model. The distance between manometer ports is the same as the diameter. The permeameter features two manometer ports that are grooved and screened on the inside. The screens (100 mesh stainless steel) are used to prevent migration of material through the valves and tubing during testing. The chamber is acrylic to permit viewing of the sample during the test. End caps and clamping ring are anodized aluminum. Each chamber is equipped with valves; a choice of either porous stones or perforated screens; and tubing for connection to a water source, vacuum and manometer tubes. A spring is incorporated into the top cap to apply 5-10 lbs. force against the top stone or screen to prevent soil density changes during the test. Permeameters without the manometer outlets are also available on request. MEETS ASTM D-2434 SPECIFICATIONS. The S2364 & S2365 Manometer Panel is an economical Manometer Tube Stand for use with many of our permeameters. It features two acrylic tubes with valving mounted on an aluminum rail. A 100 cm long scale, with cm and mm graduations, is affixed to the rail between the two tubes for monitoring flow volumes. Each tube has its own valve, making it possible to run two independent permeability tests. Two models are available, wall mounted and free standing. The free standing unit has a base plate, allowing it to stand alone on a countertop in the lab. The S2366 Constant Head Tank is an acrylic tank with regulating valve for flow control of water and a porous media on bottom to filter out air bubbles. The unit maintains a constant water head by utilizing an overflow port. It also allows connection to a tap water or deaired water source. Support is provided with wall mount rails and the height is easily adjusted with moveable brackets. The unit is equipped with a saddle valve for connection to a water source and necessary tubing for hook-up to the test chamber. The S2367Compacting Hammer uses a rod with sliding weights on a 51mm (2.0") diameter foot. A stop is provided for adjusting the height of the drop up to 203mm (8.0"). The weights are 100 g (0.25 lbs.) and 1 kg (2.25 lbs.) SIZE S2360 S2361 S2362 S2363 SAND / GRAVEL PERMEAMETER 2.5" (63.4 MM) ID 3.0" (76 MM) ID 4.5" (114MM) ID 6.0" (152) ID S2360 S2364 S2365 S2366 S2367 MANOMETER PANEL, WALL MOUNTED MANOMETER PANEL, FREE STANDING CONSTANT HEAD TANK COMPACTING HAMMER SOIL / GEOTEXTILE PERMEAMETER This permeameter is used for determining the permeability and clogging characteristics of geotextiles with soil by the gradient ratio method. The gradient ratio is the ratio of the hydraulic gradient through a soil/geotextile system to the hydraulic gradient through the soil alone. The system consists of a three-stage permeameter with soil leveling tool, manometer panel and control panel. The permeameter comes completely equipped. These acrylic chambers, anodized aluminum end caps, stainless steel support screens, and a soil leveling tool are all provided. All required valves needed for this test are also included. Support legs on the base provide stability. Three stainless steel clamping rods hold the components together. The soil leveling tool is used to maintain the proper height after placing soil into the chamber. The S2370A Manometer Panel includes six manometers that are mounted to an attractive white thermoplastic panel with metric rules. The manometers are 100 cm long with a choice of 8 cc or 32 cc capacity. Mounting hardware is provided. The S2370B Monometer Control Panel consists of flow control valves that are mounted on a separate panel similar to the Manometer Panel. The valves allow flow of water in and out of the manometers without having to disconnect the tubes to the permeameter. S2370 S2370A S2370B SOIL / GEOTEXTILE PERMEAMETER MANOMETER PANEL MANOMETER CONTROL PANEL

4 121 COMPACTION PERMEAMETERS These compaction permeameters are designed for measuring water that passes through soils and other materials including sand, clay, gravel, and silt. The permeameters can also be used for either constant head or falling head studies on undisturbed, compacted or remolded soils. The center mold and collar sections are very similar to the S3111. The upper plate of the mold has an inlet/outlet connector and overflow valves for air removal. The base plate also has inlet/outlet connector. The mold is plated steel which resists corrosion. A porous stone filter is also furnished. S3241 S3246 COMPACTION PERMEAMETER, 4" ID X 4.584" H COMPACTION PERMEAMETER, 6" ID X 7.0" H L8456 L8457 EXTRA POROUS FILTER FOR S3241 EXTRA POROUS FILTER FOR S3246 SOIL PENETROMETER (NEEDLE TYPE) The S3251 penetrometer is used to perform moisture-penetration tests. In the penetration test a needle of given end area is pushed into a soil sample that has been compacted in a mold. The force is then directly read off the penetrometer scale by use of an internal calibrated spring. A moisture-penetration curve can then be plotted and used to indicate moisture and density in the field. The penetrometer is furnished with seven graduated needles of different surface areas. Needles included 1", 3/4", 1/2", 1/3", 1/5", 1/10", 1/20". STANDARDS S3251 SOIL PENETROMETER (NEEDLE TYPE) ASTM D-698, D-1557, D-1558 / AASHTO T-99, T-180 S3251C S3251N CARRYING CASE EXTRA NEEDLES, DOUBLE RING INFILTROMETER The double ring infiltrometer is the only accepted field method for determining the rate of infiltration of liquids into soils. The S3231 is the double ring apparatus only which includes 12" and 24" aluminum rings which have one beveled edge, 2 constant level float valves which maintain the proper liquid level, 2 individually calibrated plastic cylinders. One cylinder is graduated to 5,000 ml and the other is to 13,000 ml and with the special supports the cylinders are prevented from tipping and, therefore, maintain the proper height. Also included with the apparatus are splash guards, tamper, driving cap, pad of data sheets and instructions. The S3235 includes all the parts in S3231 and in addition a rubber mallet, small sledge hammer, water bucket with pouring spout, carpenter's level, dial thermometer, ph paper, wood block to drive cap assembly and long handled shovel. STANDARDS S3231 S3235 DOUBLE RING INFILTROMETER DOUBLE RING INFILTROMETER W/ ASTM D

5 124 HARVARD MINIATURE COMPACTION APPARATUS The S3521 Harvard Miniature Compaction Apparatus is used for moisture density tests of soils using small samples and duplicating the sheepsfoot roller type of compaction. The apparatus is furnished with a specimen ejector, collar remover with spacer plate, mold holder, mold and collar, compaction tamper with 20 lb. and 40 lb. spring and instructions. The mold is machined from seamless tubing and has a volume of 1/45 ft 3 and is 1.3" I.D. by 2.816" H. The apparatus is designed so the collar remover and specimen ejector are incorporated into one assembly. S3521 S3524 S3525 S3527 S3529 HARVARD MINATURE COMPACTION APPARATUS EXTRA MOLD, HOLDER, COLLAR EXTRA MOLD SET EXTRA MOLD HOLDER EXTRA SOIL TAMPER MINIATURE PERMEAMETER This unit has a diameter of 1.3" and a volume of 1/454 ft 3 which is the same as the above mentioned S3521. The base has water inlet/outlet connections and is furnished with a porous stone. Head has pipette assembly, holder and graduated rule. S3531 MINIATURE PERMEAMETER S3532 EXTRA POROUS STONE SAND CONES The sand cone density test is a simple in-situ procedure for determination of soil density. The test is performed by removing and weighing an amount of soil, determining the moisture content, filling the hole with calibrated sand from a sand cone and computing the volume of the hole from the weight of sand used. Dry density and moisture content are reported. The sand cones are available in two sizes, 4" and 6-1/2" diameter openings. They are constructed entirely of brass to prevent corrosion. The 4" sand cones are furnished complete with a 2 quart glass jar. The 6-1/2" sand cones are furnished complete with a 1 gallon plastic jar. The S " Sand Cone is for determining the density of soils with large aggregates (AASHTO T-181) and is an alternative to AASHTO T-191. This sand cone is furnished with a control valve, aluminium rings, supports, aluminum container with plastic viewing insert, and aluminum base plate. The S3631 Direct Reading Sand Cone reduces time, work and expense of the test and exceeds required standards. The cylinder is graduated from 0.4 to.110 ft 3 by.002 readable to about Also furnished with a soil tray which is not pictured. Also available X6711 & X6721 Ottawa Sand which is specifically graded for ASTM tests. The X6711 is mesh which meets ASTM C-778, D1556 and AASHTO T-132 while the X6721 is mesh meeting ASTM C-778 and AASHTO T-106. X6731 Density Sand is clean, dry, uniform, uncemented, durable and free flowing. Few particles pass a #200 sieve or are retained on a #10 sieve. STANDARDS S3611 SAND CONE & JAR, 4" S3615 SAND CONE & JAR, 6-1/2" S3621 SAND CONE & JAR, 12" ASTM D-1556 / AASHTO T-181, T-191 S3631 DIRECT READING SAND CONE S3612 EXTRA JAR FOR S3611 S3617 EXTRA JAR FOR S3615 S3641 SOIL TRAY FOR S3611 S3645 SOIL TRAY FOR S3615 X6711 OTTAWA SAND, MESH S3615 W/ SOIL TRAY S3631 X6721 X6731 OTTAWA SAND, MESH DENSITY SAND