Unconfined Component Sets

Unconfined Compression Component Sets are available as analog or digital sets. They contain high-quality instrumentation needed to measure load and displacement values when performing unconfined compression tests on soils in accordance with ASTM D2166 and AASHTO T 208 test methods. The sets easily install on Gilson’s Load Frames and most other manufacturers. Included components can also be purchased separately.

Digital Sets includes a 1,000lbf (4.4kN) Load Cell, two 2.8×0.25in (71.1×6.4mm) Plastic Discs, Linear Variable Displacement Transducer (LVDT) with Bracket, and Two-channel Data Readout. A Data Readout Mounting Bracket is available to position the data readout (purchased separately). Gilson’s Data Acquisition Software can be purchased separately to obtain real-time testing data, calculations, and prepares reports in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO requirements.

Note: The Data Acquisition Software can only be used with digital component sets.

Analog Sets includes two 2.8×0.25in (71x6mm) Plastic Discs, 500lbf (2.2kN) or 1,000lbf (4,4kN) Load Ring, 1×0.001in Mechanical Dial Indicator, and a Dial Indicator/Displacement Transducer Bracket.

Features:

• A complete set to outfit a load frame for unconfined compression tests
• Components easily attached to the Load Frame

Included Items:

• Digital Component Set
  • 2.8×0.25in Unconfined Plastic Discs
  • 2in Linear Variable Displacement Transducer with Bracket
  • 1,000lbf Load Cell
  • Two-Channel Data Readout (115V/50-60Hz or 230V/50-60Hz)
• Analog Component Set
  • 2.8×0.25in Plastic Disc
  • 1×0.001in Mechanical Dial Indicator with Bracket
  • Load Ring (500lbf or 1,000lbf)

Accessories:

• HMA-109 Unconfined Plastic Discs are a set of two 2.8×0.25in dia.xH and placed on ends of the prepared soil sample
• HMA-339 Dial Indicator/Displacement Transducer Bracket is used to position the dial indicator or LVDT on the load frame
• Data Readout produces readings during testing when the load cell is connected
• HMA-668 Readout Mounting Bracket is used to position the data readout onto the load frames
• HM-422D 1,000lbf (4.4kN) Load Cell outputs values to the data readout
• HM-740 2in Linear Variable Displacement Transducer is used to determine the displacement measurements
• HMA-611 Unconfined Compressive Strength Data Acquisition Software ONLY works with the Digital Component Sets to record specimen information and real-time test data, calculate results, then prepare reports following ASTM and AASHTO requirements. 
• MA-334 Mechanical Dial Indicator used for displacement readings
• Load Rings measures force; Dial Indicator and calibration chart included