Asphalt Stability Test Set
A device used to assess the stability and flow of asphalt mixtures,
determining their resistance to deformation under load. This is vital for
evaluating the suitability of asphalt for road construction.
Binder
In the context of asphalt and concrete, a binder is the material, usually
bitumen or cement that holds aggregate particles together to form a
cohesive mix.
Air/Water Bladder Pressure System Cell Pressure
A pressurized system that uses air or water bladders to simulate specific
pressure conditions in laboratory tests, often used in triaxial testing.
Triaxial Load Frame
A machine designed to apply controlled axial and lateral stresses on soil
or rock samples to measure strength, deformation, and other properties
under simulated stress conditions.
Constant Head Permeability Cel
A laboratory apparatus used to measure the permeability (hydraulic
conductivity) of soils under a constant hydraulic head.
CBR Tester
Equipment used to determine the load-bearing capacity of soil subgrades
and base courses in road construction.
Unconfined Compression Machine
A device used to test the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive
soil samples, providing a quick estimation of soil strength.
Universal Testing Machine
A versatile machine that can perform tension, compression, bending, and
shear tests on various materials like metals, plastics, and composites.
Los Angeles Abrasion Machine
An apparatus used to measure the abrasion resistance of aggregates by
simulating wear and tear due to traffic loads.
Marshall Stability Compression Machine
A machine used to evaluate the stability and flow characteristics of
asphalt mixtures under a specific load and temperature.
Consolidation Apparatus
An instrument used to study the settlement behavior of soil samples
under incremental loading to determine compressibility and rate of
settlement.
FME 00/B - Basic Hydraulic Feed Systems
A unit designed to demonstrate and study the principles of hydraulic
systems, including fluid flow and pressure generation.
EGAC - Computer Controlled Water Hammer Unit
A specialized system for studying water hammer phenomena, including
pressure surges caused by the sudden stopping or starting of fluid flow.
CF80/2 - Flow Channel
A laboratory flume used to study fluid flow, sediment transport, and
open-channel hydraulics under controlled conditions.
AMT/P - Mesh Pipe Unit / Pipe Network Unit with Hydraulic Bench
A system used to investigate fluid flow in pipe networks, including
pressure drops, flow distribution, and network efficiency.
BHI - Hydrostatic Bench & Fluid Properties
A bench used for experiments involving fluid statics, including buoyancy,
pressure distribution, and properties of fluids like density and viscosity.
Soaking Tank
A tank used to immerse specimens in water or other fluids to test their
behavior under soaking conditions, often in concrete or soil testing.
FME 00 - Hydraulics Bench
A comprehensive unit for conducting various fluid mechanics
experiments, such as flow measurement, loss in pipes, and Bernoulli's
principle.
Compressor
A machine that increases the pressure of air or gas by reducing its
volume, commonly used in pneumatic systems and testing.
FME13 - Centrifugal Pump Characteristics
A unit designed to study the operating characteristics of centrifugal
pumps, including flow rate, head, and efficiency under varying
conditions.
PDFP - Drainage and Seapage Tank
A tank used to simulate drainage and seabed behavior under controlled
conditions for research and educational purposes.
H1D - Volumetric Bench
A unit designed to measure volumetric flow rates and study related fluid
mechanics principles.
Orifice and Free Jet Flow
An apparatus used to study the behavior of fluid as it flows through
orifices and emerges as free jets, examining velocity and trajectory.
Orifice Discharge
An experimental setup to determine the discharge coefficient and flow
characteristics of fluids passing through an orifice.
FME 03 - Bernoulli's Theorem
A system used to demonstrate Bernoulli's theorem, exploring the
relationship between pressure, velocity, and height in fluid flow.
Laboratory Oven
An oven used in labs to dry or heat materials at controlled temperatures
for testing or preparation.
Circulating Water Bath
A laboratory apparatus that maintains water at a constant temperature
using a heating or cooling system with continuous circulation. It is
commonly used for incubations, reactions, or material conditioning
requiring precise temperature control.
Test Sieves
Test sieves are precision-engineered tools used in laboratories and
industries to classify, separate, and analyze particles of various sizes.
They consist of a woven wire mesh or perforated sheet, typically made of
stainless steel, stretched across a metal or plastic frame. These sieves are
a crucial part of particle size analysis, enabling the separation of
materials into fractions based on particle size.
