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INTRODUCTION
The Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame is a compact table
top unit with 48tsf (4597kPa) capacity for application of loads in
stress-controlled consolidation testing of soil specimens. The
powder-coated aluminum load frame is simple and efficient to
use and the advanced design allows instantaneous loading with
minimal impact. Beam support rod and vertical support rods
are made from stainless steel. The leading table is made from
rugged anodized aluminum plate for corrosion resistance in harsh
laboratory environments. A counterbalanced beam assembly
allows 9:1, 10:1 or 11:1 beam ratios for wider selection of loads
with weight sets. Locating pins on the top platform precisely
center the Consolidometer for loading. The loading platform has
vertical x horizontal clearance of 5.25x6.38in (133x161mm) and
accepts Consolidometers for specimen sizes up to 3in (76.2mm).
Weight Set, Consolidometer (fixed or floating ring) and Dial
Indicator (mechanical or digital) or LVDT are required to perform
testing and are sold separately. Consolidometer includes loading
pad, cutting sample ring, top and bottom porous stones, acrylic
inundation ring and load-bearing ball.
Consolidation Load Frame Stand (Part no. HMA-89) and Calibration
Discs (optional accessories) are sold separately.
FEATURES
• Meets ASTM D2435, ASTM D4546 and AASHTO T 216 stan-
dards
• Stainless-steel vertical and beam support rods
• Corrosion-resistant powder-coated aluminum frame
• Counterbalanced beam assembly
• Instantaneous loading with minimal impact
HM-353
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
(Purchased Separately)
• Weight Set (refer to weight charts below)
• Consolidometer – fixed or floating ring (refer to Consolidom-
eter chart below)
• Dial Indicator – mechanical (MA-333) or digital (MA-363) OR
• Displacement Transducer (HMA-738, HMA-729) with digital
readout box (HM-418 or HM-419)
Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame
HM-353
OPERATING MANUAL
Rev: 10/2020
PHONE: 800-444-1508
P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200
740-548-7298
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