Sand Pouring Cylinder
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Sand Pouring Cylinder
The apparatus described is used for the sand replacement method (also known as the sand cone test), a common field test to determine the in-situ dry density of compact, fine, and medium-grained soils in layers up to 50 cm thick. Here’s a concise explanation of the process and apparatus.
They are Two type Cylinder, Small Type and Large Type
STANDARD FOLLOWING
IS 2720 (Part 28), BS 1377-9
DESCRIPTION
| BE 16-01-A | Sand Pouring cylinder | fitted with Conical Funnel and Shutter, capacity 3 litre |
| BE 16-01-B | Cylindrical calibration Container | 100 mm ID x 150 mm height |
| BE 16-01-C | Metal Tray | size 30 x 30 x 4 cm, with 10 cm central hole |
| BE 16-02-A | Large sand Pouring Cylinder | fitted with Conical Funnel and Shutter, capacity 16.5 litre |
| BE 16-02-B | Cylindrical Calibration Container | Internal diameter 200 mm and internal depth |
| BE 16-02-C | Metal Tray | 45 cm square and 5 cm deep with hole |
