Triaxial Test Cells for 1.4in to 4in (35.6 to 101.6mm) maximum diameter specimens come equipped with rugged quality brass or stainless steel valves and fittings. They offer optimal performance with the HM-350M Master Control Panel or HM-350A Auxiliary Control Panel, as well as other triaxial testing systems.
The Test Cells are built with a solid, machined aluminum base to handle heavy loading, and the chamber is constructed of heavy-wall clear acrylic with a 5.0x12.125in (127x308mm) interior. The precision-ground and polished stainless steel load piston features internally lubed and sealed U-cup and nylon sleeve bearings for very low friction. Cells are equipped with precision zero-volume change ball valves and have a maximum operating pressure of 150psi (10.3 bar).
HMA-518 Triaxial Test Cell includes brass valves and fittings.
HMA-518S Triaxial Test Cell comes with stainless steel valves and fittings to withstand corrosion and harsh permeant fluids.
A size-specific Test Cell Kit is required for testing 1.4 to 4in soil specimens with HMA-518 models and is available separately from the Triaxial Cell Accessories page. Each kit contains components that correspond to the specimen size and includes an anodized aluminum cap and pedestal, two Porous Stones, two Latex Membranes, and four O-Rings. Also available separately is the HMA-521 Digital Pore Pressure Gauge w/Transducer.
Features:
- Equipped with brass or stainless steel valves and fittings
- Chambers made of heavy-wall clear acrylic
- Designed to handle heavy loading
Included Items:
- Triaxial Cell, 1.4 to 4in dia. Specimens, with Brass or Stainless Steel Fittings
- Dial indicator/LVDT holder
Accessories:
- HM-350A Auxiliary Control Panel can test three samples simultaneously when connected to the Master Control Panel
- HM-350M Master Control Panel to regulate air and fluid pressure of one test cell
- Deairing Tanks are available with a 1.5 or 5.0gal tank capacity and are used to remove entrapped air from water while testing
- Pore Pressure Transducer with Digital Readout to precisely measure pore pressure of the soil specimen
- HMA-613 Triaxial Compression Data Acquisition Software works with the Load and Displacement Kit to record specimens and real-time test data, calculate results and then prepare reports following ASTM and AASHTO requirements.
- Triaxial Test Cell Accessories include the products required to perform triaxial tests on the soil in compliance with ASTM and AASHTO standards and are available in sizes that correspond to the soil specimen
