Product Code : Msi 3050

Product Description

The MSI 3050 Consolidation Apparatus – Front Loading Type is a precision-engineered laboratory instrument designed for conducting soil consolidation and settlement tests in accordance with BS 1377-5 and ASTM D2435.

The apparatus is rigidly constructed from aluminium alloy castings to minimize frame distortion under load and provide high measurement accuracy. The load bridge assembly is supported on high-accuracy self-aligning seat balls, ensuring smooth and consistent load application.

The loading beam provides three selectable loading ratios—9:1, 10:1, and 11:1, allowing the applied load to be selected according to the testing requirements. An adjustable counterbalance weight is incorporated into the beam assembly for accurate balancing before testing.

The oedometer arrangement can accommodate consolidation cells with an area of up to 100 cm² and is supplied with the weight-holding rod and coupling block for mounting a dial gauge or transducer.

Features

• Conforms to BS 1377-5 and ASTM D2435.

• Front-loading configuration for convenient laboratory operation.

• Rigid aluminium alloy cast construction.

• High resistance to frame distortion under load.

• High-accuracy self-aligning seat-ball supports.

• Three selectable loading ratios:

  • 9:1

  • 10:1

  • 11:1

• Adjustable counterbalance weight.

• Maximum loading capacity of 150 kg of slotted weights.

• Accepts oedometer/consolidation cells up to 100 cm² area.

• Provision for dial gauge or electronic transducer.

• Designed for accurate and repeatable soil consolidation testing.

Technical Specifications

Model : MSI 3050

Product Name : Consolidation Apparatus – Front Loading Type

Standards : BS 1377-5, ASTM D2435

Construction : Aluminium Alloy Casting

Loading Type : Front Loading

Loading Ratios : 9:1, 10:1 & 11:1

Maximum Load : 150 kg of slotted weights

Cell Capacity : Up to 100 cm²

Load Beam : Adjustable counterbalanced

Load Bridge Support : Self-aligning seat balls

Instrument Provision : Dial Gauge / Transducer

Supplied With ":Weight-holding rod & coupling block

Supplied Without

The following items are not included in the standard apparatus and should be ordered separately:

• Consolidation/Oedometer Cell

• Slotted Weights

• Dial Gauge or Electronic Transducer

• Holding Bench

Applications

• Soil consolidation testing

• One-dimensional consolidation studies

• Settlement analysis

• Foundation engineering investigations

• Geotechnical laboratory testing

• Soil mechanics research

• Construction quality control

• Educational and research institutions

Benefits

• Rigid construction minimizes deformation during loading.

• Multiple beam ratios provide testing flexibility.

• Smooth load application improves measurement consistency.

• Compatible with different consolidation cell configurations.

• Suitable for both conventional dial-gauge and electronic transducer measurements.