Equipment Name | Capability and Uses |
Forced Air Drying Oven 230L | drying of glasswares and moisture analysis |
Seward Stomacher blender 80-400ml | homogenizer |
Compound Microscope | viewing of samples |
Viscometer | used to measure the viscosity of a fluid |
Water Activity Meter | The water activity instruments can be used in water activity measurement for process and quality control, on the production line, or for laboratory analysis and product development. |
Texture analyzer | measuring the response of a food when it is subjected to a force, such as cutting, shearing, chewing, compressing, or stretching |
YSI Pro plus Water quality Multi parameter | U-53 series water quality multi-parameter with 11 different parameters of onsite sample test. |
GPS | GPS track meter |
Aeroqual Air Quality Meter | The Series 500 air quality sensor enables accurate real-time surveying of common outdoor air pollutants, all in an ultra portable handheld monitor. Air quality professionals typically use the Series 500 for short term air quality studies and carrying out checks on pollution “hot spots”. |
Water & Wastewater Multi-parameter HI-83399 +CODPh (Photometer) | multiparameter photometer for measuring key water and wastewater quality parameters.Wastewater treatment digestion parameters include COD, Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous which are important for monitoring nutrient removal. |
Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit full | kit enables non-scientists to collect consistent, scientifically valid information from small rural streams and to use that information to make assessments of stream health. |
Horiba U-53G Multiparameter Meter 33ft (10m) | Monitor surface water and ground water by deploying the probe directly into a body of water or using a flow cell.Measure and display pH, mV, conductivity, TDS, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, seawater specific gravity, and temperature simultaneously Auto-calibration feature simplifies calibration of pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and turbidity. |
Autoclave- SA-300N Sturdy Tabletop Semiautomatic 4284.00 4,284.00,sterilizer 40L | Pressure Steam Sterilization Equipment |
LED Portable Stereo Microscope | ideal instrument for viewing collections of coins, stamps, meteorites, tektites, minerals, gems, fossils, or insects. |
Compound Light Microscope – ML710 | magnify a small object or to magnify the fine details of a larger object in order to examine minute specimens that cannot be seen by the naked eye. |
Multi Parameter Water Heavy Metal Analyzer for aquacuture system | portable VIS spectrophotometer that measures in the wavelength range of 340 to 800 nm. The instrument is used to measure various parameters in drinking water, wastewater and industrial applications. |
Compound microscope | a microscope which uses more than one lens. AN image can be magnified 2,000 times larger than what is visible to the naked-eye. Compound microscope is of great use in pathology labs so as to identify diseases, presence & absence of minerals can be determined. |
Equipment Name | Capability and Uses |
Horiba Pro Plus Multi Parameter water Quality U-52G/10m WITH USB cable and software | used to measure and log data for as many as 11 parameters simultaneously with one single probe (pH, temp, conductivity, salinity, DO, TDS, SG, Turbidity, ORP, GPS, Depth) |
LEICA Range master CRF 2700-B (Portugal origin) | capable of precise measurement of distances up to 2700 yards (2470 meters). |
Nikon Forestry Pro Laser Rangefinder, Code: BKA093YA (China Origin) | accurate measurements of distance, angle, relative height and height between two points |
Handheld pH Meter (Battery Operated) | Measure acidity or alkalinity of water- based solutions |
Handheld Noise Meter | Measure and assess noise or sound levels by measuring sound pressure (decibels) not applicable for industrial noise level. |
Simmons Lrf 600 Laser Rangefinder | provides the exact distance to your target from 10 to 600 yards with the tap of a single button |
Suunto Clinometer | device used to measures heights of trees or elevations. |
Digital LCD 100,000 Lux Lumen Meter photometer (3 range light tester) | used to measure light intensity or optical properties of solution or surfaces |
Digital Indoor Outdoor In-Out Thermometer Temperature Hygrometer | Used to measure actual amount of water vapor in the air regardless of air temperature |
Silva Field Compass | an instrument used for navigation and orientation with direction relative to geographical points. |
Alpen Eyepiece Spotting Scope | used for shooting range or bird watching with aluminum tripod |
Pentex SP 8X40 Binoculars | To measure up- close, striking clear view |
Munsell Soil Colour Chart (Universal standard) | Soil Color Charts Offer an Affordable Way to Evaluate and classify the colour of soil |
Ruttner Water Sampler 3.0L. 0.5L | The KC Water sampler is suitable for taking samples in lakes, water borings, wells, etc. Internal thermometer (non-mercury) for registration of the in-situ temperature. Temperature range between -10 and +60 °C. |
Secchi Disk Kit | Secchi Disc is used to measure the approximate clarity or transparency or water |
Soil/ Compost Thermometer | A thermometer used to measure the temperature of the soil |
Refractometer | Measure relative index of plant juices in order to determine the sugar ratio of plant cell cytoplasm |
Garmin eTrex 30 GPS | Used for Geocaching, area calculation, automatic routing, navigation etc. |
High speed Centrifuge | They are ideal for a wide range of separation tasks used in the cell culture and clinical sectors involving DNA, RNA, viruses, proteins and more |
Gel Documentation&UV Transilluminator includes 6.0 mega pixels digital imported camera compact dark room,wide shutter Transilumintor with UV filter,mid-range(312)UV lamp, cooling fan Epi Illuminations of UV and white light lamp | For DNA band analysis and taking of photographs of DNA bands |
Hot Air Oven | Hot air ovens are electrical devices which use dry heat to sterilize |
Thermal Cycler (PCR) | Sometimes called “molecular photocopying,” the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fast and inexpensive technique used to “amplify” – copy – small segments of DNA |
Bio Rad UV spectrophotometer | quantification of nucleic acids, studying transition metals, and visualizing organic compounds. |
Microbiological Incubator | Microbiological incubators are used for the growth and storage of bacterial cultures. |
LX 400 Binocular Microscope with EPI Fluorescence Attachment | is an optical microscope that uses fluorescence and phosphorescence instead of, or in addition to, reflection and absorption to study properties of organic or inorganic substances |
Neg 80 degrees upright freezer | for the storage of samples that require ultra-low storage temperatures. |
Laboratory Incubator Shaker | maintain a controlled environment so that biological samples can grow continuously. This piece of equipment is used for a variety of biological cell growth. Applications include microbiology, bacteriology and cell and tissue cultures. |
Digital colony counter | is designed for quick and accurate counting of bacterial and mold colonies in petri dishes. |
Laminar Flow cabinet | are used when a clean environment, free of particles or biological contaminants, is required. Common examples include working with tissue cultures or semiconductor wafers. Laminar flow cabinets prevent airborne contamination from entering the cabinet workspace. |
Equipment Name | Capability and Uses |
Gay-Lussac’s Law Apparatus |
•Demonstrates change of pressure of a fixed volume of gas during heating |
Thermal Conductivity Experiment (guarded hot plate apparatus) | Determination of emissivity -Verification of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant. |
Linear Heat Conduction Experiment | • Demonstration and calculations of linear heat conduction • Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value) • Demonstration of the effectiveness of thermal paste • Demonstration and calculations of thermal resistances (R value) in series • Demonstration of ‘thermal lag’ |
Radial Heat Conduction Experiment |
• Demonstration and calculations of radial heat conduction • Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value) |
Surface Heat Transfer Experiment | To demonstrate how heat transfers from the surface of a solid bar or rod • To demonstrate the temperatures on, and heat flow through the solid bar to its surrounding |
Conductivity of Liquids & Gases Experiment | • Calibration of the unit using air as the known medium • Finding the thermal conductivity (k) of various liquids and gasses and comparing them to typical published values |
VDAS-Bench Mounted Version (Accessory) | Lab Accessories |
Bench-top Heat Exchanger Service Module | Provide connection and software to run experiment |
Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall • Energy balance and efficiency calculations • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought) |
Plate Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall • Energy balance and efficiency calculations • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought) |
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall. • Energy balance and efficiency calculations. • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers. • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it. • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers. • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two |
Jacketed Vessel and Coil & Stirrer | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall. • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers. • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought). • Flow-through and batch heating, with or without stirring, using a heating jacket or a coil. |
Cross Flow Heat Exchanger | • Determining the pressure losses created by the heat exchange rods and creating a chart of pressure drop against upstream pressure • Calculating the inlet velocity and the mean velocity through the rods • Determining the rate at which the heated rod cools down, within a bank of rods and by itself • Plotting ‘cooling curves’ and using them to find the coefficient of heat transfer (h) for the heated rod at various positions in the heat exchanger • Determining the velocity distribution (profile) downstream of the rods • Converting results into dimensionless values (typically using Nusselt, Prandtl and Reynolds equations) • Comparing results and producing heat transfer coefficient curves Recommended Ancillaries |
3D Printer 300mm x 300mm x 400mm (2 color) | Print project Models and Assembly |
Power Mill | Format drawing to CNC machine and 3D printing |
Solid works | Engineering Analysis tools- Solid works helps you perform 2D and 3D modelling, and this CAD software is known for its ease-of-use and intuitiveness. SolidWorks software enables you to: design very precise 3D objects. develop products |
Solidcam | Engineering Analysis tools – SolidCAM provides the revolutionary iMachining technology, saving 70% and more in CNC machining time and dramatically extending cutting tool life |
Analysis Software (Ansys) | Engineering Analysis tools – student where able to learn the following (Workbench GUI, Design Modeler, Overview of FEA ‘Engineering Data ,Meshing, Parametric Modeling , Advanced Loads and Boundary Conditions , Assemblies ,Multiple Load Steps, Coordinate Systems Post processing ,Intro to Thermal Analysis , Modal Analysis) |
CNC Milling Machine & Accessories | For cutting and milling models generated from Software |
Photo-elastic Exp Apparatus with a Transmission Polariscope (FL200) | Generation of planar stress states in various models under load bending, tensile load, compressive load. Investigation of diffusion of stresses with plane or circular polarized light. Interpretation of photo elastic fringe patterns stress concentrations, zero points, neutral fibers, areas of constant stress, stress gradients Determination of occurring stresses. |
Stress and Strain Analysis on a Membrane (FL120) | measurement of radial and hoop strain by strain gauges measurement of deflection by a dial gauge calculation of the stresses and strains from the measured strains: radial stress, hoop stress determination of the direction of principal stress application of Mohr’s Circle to determine the principal stresses and strains basic principle: measurement of strain using strain gauges |
Unsymmetrical Bending (FL160) | product moment of inertia (Iyz) and 2nd moment of inertia (Iy, Iz) Euler/Bernoulli equation symmetrical bending on a beam (uniaxial), with L-profile, with U-profile unsymmetrical bending (complex) on a beam with an L-profile calculation of the neutral fibers combined bending and torsion loading by way of eccentric force application determination of the shear center on a beam with a U-profile familiarization with shear flow (shear forces in a cross-section) comparison of calculated and measured values |
Investigation of Simple Stability Problems (SE110.19) | determination of the buckling force for the case of an: elastic joint elastic fixed end support -investigation of the buckling behavior under the influence of: of additional shear forces |
Demonstration of Euler Buckling (WP121) | demonstration of various buckling problems Euler case 1 – fixed-free bar Euler case 2 – pinned-pinned bar Euler case 3 – fixed-pinned bar Euler case 4 – fixed-fixed bar familiarization with the correlation between buckling length, buckling load and various methods of support |
Universal Material Tester(WP300) | amplification and display of signals from strain gauge measuring points processing of measured values on computer evaluation of stress and strain analysis |
Elastic Shafts (TM625) | investigation of a Laval rotor critical speed self-alignment natural modes on a shaft with continuous mass distribution with different bearing clearances different shaft diameters different shaft lengths |
Equipment Name | Capability & Uses |
NIDA trainers | testing of electronic components like SCR, OP amplifiers etc |
PCB etching machine | ciruit board manufacture |
Advanced Photvoltaic Training System | Experiments on solar panels, system sizing, PV characteristics, stand-alone system etc. |
Solar Module with solar Altitude Emulator | |
Wind and solar hybrid system, 300 W | 3 phase loading, sectionalizing loads etc. |
Standby generator controlled by PLC | demonstration DOL, star delta, forward/reverse starter |
Soft starter | baking, drying of stators during winding process |
Bench grinders | motor winding |
Winding machine | cutting and bending |
Shear and slip roll | power supply |
Power generators (petrol), 2.5 KVA | workshop practice |
Stators for training on winding process | 2 kits with 20 modules for conduct of around 66 experiments on 1/3 phase supply, synchronisation of generators etc |
Baxter Research Robot with 2 electric grippers and 4 pneumatic grippers | Software/algorithm development and testing in the area of mechatronics, computer vision, machine learning. Application for pick and place, object sorting etc. |
Wheeled Mobile Robot – 1 | Obstacle avoidance, video surveillance |
Wheeled Mobile Robot – 2 | Path tracking, lane following |
Wheeled Mobile Robot – 3 | Object detection and tracking |
CNC Drilling Machine | Drilling PCB holes |
6.5 Digit Precision Multimeter | AC and DC Measurements |
Digital storage oscilloscope (Dual Trace) | Signals analysis |
Dual Power Supply | Regulated DC power supply |
Soldering Station | Soldering components on PCB |
Desktop PC set | Programming, simulations |
Desktop PC Tower | Controlling CNC drilling machine |
D.C. Generator | To study the load characteristics of a D.C Compound generator. |
D.C. Motor | |
Rheostat | |
Voltmeter | |
Ammeter | To plot the magnetization characteristic of a D.C. shunt generator, running at rated speed. |
Rheostat | |
Tachometer | |
D.C. Motor, | |
D.C. Generator | To study the load characteristics of a D. C. Shunt generator. |
Rheostat | |
Ammeter | |
Voltmeter | |
D.C. shunt motor | To determine the efficiency of a D.C. shunt motor by Brake test & Plot speed Torque characteristic. |
Pulley arrangement | |
Single phase transformer | To perform Sumpner’s test on two identical transformers. |
Wattmeter | |
Voltmeter | |
Auto transformer | |
SPDT | |
D.C. Shunt motor | To study the speed control of a D.C. motor. |
Ammeter (M.C.) | |
Tachometer | |
Rheostat | |
D.C. Generator | To study the load characteristics of a D.C Series generator. |
D.C. Motor | |
Rheostat | |
Single Phase Transformer | To perform the open circuit and short circuit tests on a single-phase transformer. |
Wattmeter | |
Main transformer | (a) To find the polarity of primary and secondary windings. |
Voltmeter | (b) To measure voltage ratio of primary and secondary windings. |
Single Phase Transformer | To perform load test on the single phase transformer to determine the following |
Wattmeter | (a) Efficiency at different loads and to plot efficiency Vs. load curve |
Ammeter | (b) Regulation of the transformer and to plot regulation Vs. load cure |
Alternator set with Starter | To study the effect of variation of field current upon the stator current with synchronous motor running at no load, hence to draw V and inverted V-curves of the motor. |
Voltmeter | |
Autotransformer, | To perform no-load and blocked rotor test on a three-phase squirrel cage induction motor & hence determine its equivalent circuit. |
Ammeter | |
Autotransformer , | To perform load test on a three-phase induction motor & draw |
Ammeter | (b) Power factor-line current characteristic |
Autotransformer , | To perform no-load & blocked rotor tests on a single-phase induction motor and determine its equivalent circuit. |
Ammeter | |
5 HP DC Shunt motor coupled with 3 phase 3KVA Alternator | Perform parallel operation on two alternators and study |
AC Ammeter | (i) The effects of variation of excitation and, |
AC Voltmeter | (ii) Effect of variations of prime mover input. |
Equipment Name | Capability and Uses |
Gay-Lussac’s Law Apparatus | •Demonstrates change of pressure of a fixed volume of gas during heating • Proving Ga-Lussac’s law by experiment • The principle of a vapor pressure thermometer |
Thermal Conductivity Experiment (guarded hot plate apparatus) | Determination of emissivity -Verification of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant. |
Linear Heat Conduction Experiment | • Demonstration and calculations of linear heat conduction • Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value) • Demonstration of the effectiveness of thermal paste • Demonstration and calculations of thermal resistances (R value) in series • Demonstration of ‘thermal lag’ |
Radial Heat Conduction Experiment |
• Demonstration and calculations of radial heat conduction • Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value) |
Surface Heat Transfer Experiment | To demonstrate how heat transfers from the surface of a solid bar or rod • To demonstrate the temperatures on, and heat flow through the solid bar to its surrounding |
Conductivity of Liquids & Gases Experiment | • Calibration of the unit using air as the known medium • Finding the thermal conductivity (k) of various liquids and gasses and comparing them to typical published values |
VDAS-Bench Mounted Version (Accessory) | Lab Accessories |
Bench-top Heat Exchanger Service Module | Provide connection and software to run experiment |
Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall • Energy balance and efficiency calculations • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought) |
Plate Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall • Energy balance and efficiency calculations • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought) |
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall. • Energy balance and efficiency calculations. • Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers. • Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it. • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers. • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two |
Jacketed Vessel and Coil & Stirrer | • Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall. • Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers. • Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought). • Flow-through and batch heating, with or without stirring, using a heating jacket or a coil. |
Cross Flow Heat Exchanger | • Determining the pressure losses created by the heat exchange rods and creating a chart of pressure drop against upstream pressure • Calculating the inlet velocity and the mean velocity through the rods • Determining the rate at which the heated rod cools down, within a bank of rods and by itself • Plotting ‘cooling curves’ and using them to find the coefficient of heat transfer (h) for the heated rod at various positions in the heat exchanger • Determining the velocity distribution (profile) downstream of the rods • Converting results into dimensionless values (typically using Nusselt, Prandtl and Reynolds equations) • Comparing results and producing heat transfer coefficient curves Recommended Ancillaries |
3D Printer 300mm x 300mm x 400mm (2 color) | Print project Models and Assembly |
Power Mill | Format drawing to CNC machine and 3D printing |
Solid works | Engineering Analysis tools- Solid works helps you perform 2D and 3D modelling, and this CAD software is known for its ease-of-use and intuitiveness. SolidWorks software enables you to: design very precise 3D objects. develop products |
Solidcam | Engineering Analysis tools – SolidCAM provides the revolutionary iMachining technology, saving 70% and more in CNC machining time and dramatically extending cutting tool life |
Analysis Software (Ansys) | Engineering Analysis tools – student where able to learn the following (Workbench GUI, Design Modeler, Overview of FEA ‘Engineering Data ,Meshing, Parametric Modeling , Advanced Loads and Boundary Conditions , Assemblies ,Multiple Load Steps, Coordinate Systems Post processing ,Intro to Thermal Analysis , Modal Analysis) |
CNC Milling Machine & Accessories | For cutting and milling models generated from Software |
Photo-elastic Exp Apparatus with a Transmission Polariscope (FL200) | Generation of planar stress states in various models under load bending, tensile load, compressive load. Investigation of diffusion of stresses with plane or circular polarized light. Interpretation of photo elastic fringe patterns stress concentrations, zero points, neutral fibers, areas of constant stress, stress gradients Determination of occurring stresses. |
Stress and Strain Analysis on a Membrane (FL120) | measurement of radial and hoop strain by strain gauges measurement of deflection by a dial gauge calculation of the stresses and strains from the measured strains: radial stress, hoop stress determination of the direction of principal stress application of Mohr’s Circle to determine the principal stresses and strains basic principle: measurement of strain using strain gauges |
Unsymmetrical Bending (FL160) | product moment of inertia (Iyz) and 2nd moment of inertia (Iy, Iz) Euler/Bernoulli equation symmetrical bending on a beam (uniaxial), with L-profile, with U-profile unsymmetrical bending (complex) on a beam with an L-profile calculation of the neutral fibers combined bending and torsion loading by way of eccentric force application determination of the shear center on a beam with a U-profile familiarization with shear flow (shear forces in a cross-section) comparison of calculated and measured values |
Investigation of Simple Stability Problems (SE110.19) | determination of the buckling force for the case of an: elastic joint elastic fixed end support -investigation of the buckling behavior under the influence of: of additional shear forces |
Demonstration of Euler Buckling (WP121) | demonstration of various buckling problems Euler case 1 – fixed-free bar Euler case 2 – pinned-pinned bar Euler case 3 – fixed-pinned bar Euler case 4 – fixed-fixed bar familiarization with the correlation between buckling length, buckling load and various methods of support |
Universal Material Tester(WP300) | amplification and display of signals from strain gauge measuring points processing of measured values on computer evaluation of stress and strain analysis |
Elastic Shafts (TM625) | investigation of a Laval rotor critical speed self-alignment natural modes on a shaft with continuous mass distribution with different bearing clearances different shaft diameters different shaft lengths |
Equipment Name | Capability and Uses |
Drying Oven | are devices used to remove moisture from objects without cooking them. They are used for a variety of purposes, form sterilizing laboratory equipment to dehydrating foodstuffs such as raisins to extend their shelf life. |
Sieve Shaker Ocatgon 200 |
used to measure particle size as part of your research or quality control applications. They provide uniform motion to ensure the reproducible results you can’t get from hand sieving. |
Sieves 300 Diameter, 75mm,63mm,50mm,37.5mm,26.2mm,19mm,13.2mm,6.7mm, 4.75mm,2.36mm,1.18mm,0.600mm,0.425mm, 0.300mm,0.212mm,0.150mm,0.075mm,pan |
a utensil consisting of wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids for separating coarser from finer particles or for reducing soft solids to a pulp. |
Sieves 300 Diameter 4mm,2mm,1mm,0.500mm,0.400mm,,0.200mm,0.100mm,0.063mm,pan |
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Sieves 200 Diameter 4.75mm,2.36mm,1.18mm,600µm,425µm,300µm,150µm,75µm,pan |
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Asphalt Marshall Test | a popular and proven method to measure the load and flow rate of asphalt specimens. |
One Dimensional Soil Consolidation Apparatus | used to determine the consolidation characteristics of soils of low permeability. Tests are carried out on specimens prepared from undisturbed samples. |
CBR Test Apparatus | tests yield relative strengths of soils and base course materials based on penetration resistance. |
Triaxial Test Apparatus (not working) | test shear resistance, cohesion and dilatancy stress. The test is most widely used and is suitable for all types of soil. |
Distiller | |
300g scale, 600g, 800g, 8kg, 16kg, 30kg, 32kg scales | a machine used for weighing |
Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrator | determine the geotechnical engineering properties of soils and delineating soil stratigraphy. |
Casagrande Liquid Limit Apparatus | determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to liquid state. |
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus | determines the shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, shrinkage index and volumetric shrinkage of soils |
Specifi Gravity – Pyknometer | A stainless steel pressure vessel which is used to calibrate crude oil density meters. Gives direct verification of the density meter’s reading and so enables very accurate calibration of the instrument in-situ. |
Hydrometer |