Soil
Constant Head permeability apparatus
BS 1377:5
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General description
General description
The soil permeability is a very important factor to study the behavior of soil in its natural condition with respect to water flow. The constant head method is particularly suitable for relatively coarse grained soil such as sands and gravel. For fine grained soils such as clay-like or silty soils see Falling head permeability apparatus.
The apparatus consists of a Perspex permeability cell mounted on a detachable aluminium base and head. The cylinder has pressure points at different levels, which have to be connected to the manometer stand and to the constant level tank. Two models available: 75 and 114 mm cell nominal diameter (codes 38-T0184/A1 and 38-T0184/B1).
The stand 38-T0184/A2 comprehends 3 manometer tubes , meter scale, nipples and connecting tubing.
The 38-T0184/A3 Constant level tank is manufactured from acrylic plastic, complete with inlet, outlet, overflow , connecting tubing and attachment for wall mounting.
The apparatus consists of a Perspex permeability cell mounted on a detachable aluminium base and head. The cylinder has pressure points at different levels, which have to be connected to the manometer stand and to the constant level tank. Two models available: 75 and 114 mm cell nominal diameter (codes 38-T0184/A1 and 38-T0184/B1).
The stand 38-T0184/A2 comprehends 3 manometer tubes , meter scale, nipples and connecting tubing.
The 38-T0184/A3 Constant level tank is manufactured from acrylic plastic, complete with inlet, outlet, overflow , connecting tubing and attachment for wall mounting.
Technical specifications
Permeability cells38-T0184/A1, weight approx.: 2.7 kg
38-T0184/B1, weight approx.: 6.5 kg
Stand
38-T0184/A2. Dimensions: 1150x200x50 mm. Weight approx.: 3 kg
Tank
38-T0184/A3 Dimensions: 250x155x160 mm. Weight approx.: 2.6 kg
Ordering info
38-T0184/A1Constant head permeability cell, 75 mm dia., 3 pressure points
38-T0184/B1
Constant head permeability cell, 114 mm dia., 6+6 (blanked) pressure points
38-T0184/A2
Stand with 3 constant bore tubes and accessories
38-T0184/A3
Constant level tank complete with inlet, outlet, overflow, tubing and attachment for wall mounting
Accessories
38-T0184/A11Tamping rod 8 mm dia. x 300 mm