Used Materials Testing in South Africa

MOT Straightedge (UTAS-2127)

Design and Testing of Bituminous Mixtures Product Codes: Description: The straightedge is used for measuring single irregularities attributable to quality defects in new surface course(s) of roads, airfields and ...

Travelling Beam Device (UTAS-2125)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Design and Testing of Bituminous Mixtures Description: The UTAS-2125 Travelling Beam Device is used to check for any irregularities in both concrete and bituminous road surfaces. Deviation of the surface from a s...

Distance Pieces and Platens for Frames (UTCM-4630)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Compression and Flexural Machines Product Code: Distance Pieces for Frame: Due to the modular design of the frames any sample with suitable size, load and pace rate can be test on both chambers by decreasing the ...

Deformation of frames (SE 110.20)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

principle of virtual work to calculate the deformation and support reaction in a statically indeterminate system Description: A frame is a bent beam with rigid corners which creates a so-called structure gauge. T...

Hertzian pressure (TM 262)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

demonstration of the contact area under Hertzian pressure Description: When two bodies with a convex surface are pressed against each other, ideally, these bodies only come into contact linearly or at one or more...

Torsion of bars (SE110.29)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

elastic torsion of a bar under a torque Description: Torsion occurs primarily on axles and drive shafts in motor vehicles and machines. The torsion occurring in the shaft cause cross-sections of the shaft to be p...

Investigation of simple stability problems (SE 110.19)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

representation of simple stability problems on a buckling bar Description: Buckling is a stability problem which occurs in practice when slim components are subjected to compressive loading. Following a “disturba...

FULLY AUTOMATED CONSOLIDATION & SWELL SYSTEM (LoadTrac III (Mini-LoadTrac)

• Manufacturer: Geocomp Corp.

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-2435 Incremental Consolidation AASHTO T-216 Incremental Consolidation ASTM D-4546 One dimensional swell or settlement potential of cohesive soils LoadTrac III system for incremental c...

FULLY-AUTOMATED PERMEABILITY SYSTEM (LoadTrac II, FlowTrac II)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-5084 – Flexible wall permeability ASTM D-2434 – Rigid wall permeability The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II flow pump provides a unique and versatile way to run flexible wall permeability tes...

FULLY-AUTOMATED RESILIENT MODULUS UNIT (LoadTrac II-RM)

• Manufacturer: Geocomp

Advanced Soil Systems Geocomp’s LoadTrac II Resilient Modulus unit fully automates resilient modulus tests on base/subbase/subgrade materials. The LoadTrac II meets or exceeds all specifications for Resilient Mod...

FULLY-AUTOMATED CYCLIC TRIXIAL SYSTEM (LoadTrac II, FlowTrac II Cyclic)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-3999 Determination of the Modulus Properties ASTM D-5311 Load Controlled Cyclic Triaxial Testing of Soils The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II Cyclic system automated test unit completely auto...

FULLY AUTOMATED UNCONFINED COMPRESSION SYSTEM (LoadTrac II)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-2166, AASHTO T-208 Unconfined Compression Testing of Soils ASTM D-1663 Compressive Strength of Moulded Soil-Cement Cylinders Description: The LoadTrac II load frame provides compressi...

Capping Retainers (UTC-0372A)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Compression and Flexural Testing Machines Product Code: Description: Unbounded Cap is used for determining of compressive strength of hardened concrete cylinders as alternative method to the sulphur hot capping o...

Skid Resistance and Friction Tester (UTA-0830/E)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Mechanical and Physical Properties Product Code: The Skid Resistance and Friction Tester is used for the measurement of surface friction properties. The apparatus is suitable for both site and laboratory applicat...

Vibrating Compaction Hammer (UTC-0944)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Hardened Concrete Testing Product Codes: Description: UTC-0944 Vibrating Compaction Hammer with the shank and tamping plate is used for moulding cylindrical test specimens which are used for testing compressive o...