Product Code : MSI 3049

Product Description

The MSI 3049 Consolidation Apparatus (Single Gang) is designed for determining the one-dimensional consolidation characteristics of soil in accordance with IS 2720 (Part XV). The consolidation test is an important soil mechanics test used to study the settlement behavior of soil under applied loading.

The apparatus enables controlled application of vertical loads to a soil specimen while measuring the resulting vertical deformation under saturated or drained conditions. It is suitable for evaluating soil consolidation and settlement characteristics for geotechnical engineering and foundation design studies.

The standard outfit includes a 20 kg/cm² maximum-capacity loading unit, lever-operated loading assembly, fixed-ring consolidometer cell, porous stones, water jacket and reservoir, and a complete set of loading weights.

Features

• Conforms to IS 2720 (Part XV).

• Single-gang consolidation testing arrangement.

• Loading unit with maximum capacity of 20 kg/cm².

• Lever ratio of 1:1 with counter-balancing adjustment.

• Heavy-duty steel frame for stability.

• Suitable for consolidation cells of different diameters.

• Fixed-ring type consolidometer (oedometer) cell.

• Suitable for 60 mm diameter × 20 mm thick specimens.

• Complete water-saturation arrangement.

• Supplied with graded loading weights.

• Dial gauge available as an accessory.

Technical Specifications

Model : MSI 3049

Product Name : Consolidation Apparatus – Single Gang

Standard : IS 2720 (Part XV)

Loading Capacity : Maximum 20 kg/cm²

Lever Ratio ; 1:1

Cell Type : Fixed Ring Consolidometer / Oedometer

Specimen Size : 60 mm dia × 20 mm thick

Loading Arrangement : Lever Arm & Loading Yoke

Frame : Sturdy Steel Frame

Dial Gauge : Not included in standard outfit

Optional Dial Gauge : 0.002 mm × 5 mm

Consolidometer Cell Assembly

The fixed-ring consolidometer assembly comprises:

• Fixed ring for 60 mm × 20 mm specimen with guide ring.

• Top and bottom porous stones for 60 mm diameter specimen.

• Perforated pressure pad.

• Channeled base with water inlet.

• Gasket.

• Flanged water jacket.

• Water reservoir.

• Plastic tubing.

• Pinch cock.

Loading Weights

The supplied weights provide pressures up to 10 kg/cm² on a 60 mm diameter specimen, comprising:

• 7 Nos. × 0.05 kg/cm²

• 5 Nos. × 0.1 kg/cm²

• 6 Nos. × 0.5 kg/cm²

• 5 Nos. × 1.0 kg/cm²

Accessories

• Dial Gauge: 0.002 mm × 5 mm

• Extension Piece: 40 mm long

• Consolidation Test Forms: Pad of 50

• Additional consolidation cells for different specimen diameters

Applications

• One-dimensional consolidation testing

• Soil settlement studies

• Foundation engineering investigations

• Geotechnical laboratory testing

• Soil mechanics research

• Educational and research institutions

• Evaluation of soil deformation under load