The hydraulic Rowe Cell system is used because of its multiple drainage (up to eight conditions) options as well as the capability of testing large diameter samples through the use of water pressure on a flexible diaphragm. Furthermore, free strain and equal strain can be applied by applying the water pressure on the top of the sample through a flexible platen or a rigid one.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-2435 One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties Of Soils
BS 1377: Part 6 Consolidation And Permeability Tests In Hydraulic Cells And With Pore Pressure Measurements

Features

Displacement transducers with up to 50 mm (2.0 in.) range and 0.0013 mm (0.00005 in) resolution
Choose capacity from 250, and 750 cc models
Choice of pressure range to obtain required gradients and pressure resolution
Built-in pressure transducer and electronics
Accurate flow rate control from 0.000006 to 3 cc per second
Built-in electronic controls for automatic display of data and control of test
Geo-NET compatibility allows unit to be accessed and controlled over a computer network

Geocomp Corporation
125 Nagog Park
Acton, MA 01720 U.S.A.
Phone: (978) 635-0012
Fax: (978) 635-0266