GEOTEXTILE / GEOSYNTHETICS TESTING INSTRUMENTS

The test involves sieving rounded particle sizes for which 5% or less by weight pass through the geotextile. The Apparent Opening Size (AOS) is defined as ‘Retained On’ size of that fraction expressed as a standard sieve number (size). The test is widely used for relative comparison amongst the geotextiles. Thus AOS is a means of correlating geotextile pore structure to an equivalent screen mesh size. The apparatus consist of a 20 cm dia brass frame with clamp, a receiver and a lid Dry Sieve Test Apparatus.

Meets: - ASTM D4751-87, BS-6906-2, IS-14294

The apparatus comprises a sieving unit, which allows testing of a specimen with an exposed sieving area corresponding having 148 mm diameter with a supported Grid of 1.4 mm diameter and mesh size of (10±1)mm to support the specimen during the test to avoid excessive deformation having the nozzle for discharge of water Fixing on the acrylic sheet cover for viewing the sample during test. The complete set is provided with the pan which has the drain nozzle for collate the water after test.

To make the process of sieving easier and quicker, electrically operated mechanical table top type sieve shakers are offered for dry sieving. These Sieve Shakers are popularly used not only in soil laboratories but also dry sieving the geotextile testing.

ELECTROMAGNETIC SIEVE SHAKER, which have been developed applying the latest technological advances of power control. The sieve shakers micro processor controller is used to set both the process time from 1 min to 99 min and the amplitude from 0.5 to 3.5.

RoTap Sieve Shaker machines have been engineered with reliable, rugged steel and alloy materials ready to withstand the everyday, harsh duty cycles. These units are fitted with heavy duty electric motor (1/4 HP) that enables the machine to provide efficient circular and hammering motions. Also available with Digital timer.

The Beads of the following size is available in One Kg pack

• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.85 mm (passing 1 mm and retained at 0.85 mm)
• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.425 mm (passing 0.85 mm and retained at 0.425 mm)
• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.25 mm (passing 0.425 mm and retained at 0.25 mm)
• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.18 mm (passing 0.25 mm and retained at 0.18 mm)
• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.15 mm (passing 0.18 mm and retained at 0.15 mm)
• Rounded Beads, made of glass, size 0.075 mm (passing 0.15 mm and retained at 0.075 mm)

Water supply system is designed to spray the water on the sample of COS test. it is provided with the flow control valve on the front and with two indicator one for power supply on and one for pump on.