Compacting Factor Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-CTE-10448
The Compacting Factor Apparatus determines the compacting factor of fresh concrete mixes of low, medium and high workability, giving a quantitative measure of workability that is less sensitive to very dry or very stiff mixes than the slump test.
How It Works
Fresh concrete is placed gently (without tamping) into the upper hopper, which discharges into a second, lower hopper, which in turn discharges into a cylindrical mould. The concrete falls under gravity through both hoppers into the mould, and the compacting factor is calculated as the ratio of the weight of concrete that falls into the mould under this standard drop to the weight of the same mould when fully compacted (by vibration or rodding) with the same concrete. A compacting factor closer to 1.0 indicates a highly workable, easily compacted mix, while lower values indicate stiffer, less workable mixes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 350 (L) x 320 (W) x 1300 (H) mm |
| Approx. Weight | 25 kg |
Applications
Used to assess and classify the workability of fresh concrete mixes per IS 1199 and BS 1881-103, particularly for low-workability, low-slump mixes (such as roller-compacted or pavement-quality concrete) where the slump test gives little useful discrimination between mixes.
Related Products & Category
This machine is part of the Concrete Testing Equipments range at Tvet Equipments. Related machines include: Touch Screen Machine 2000kN, Compressometer Extensometer Apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a compacting factor test instead of a slump test?
The compacting factor test gives better discrimination for low-workability, low-slump mixes (e.g. pavement or roller-compacted concrete), where the slump cone gives little useful variation between mixes of different workability.
What does a higher compacting factor value mean?
A compacting factor closer to 1.0 indicates a more workable mix that compacts more easily under its own weight; lower values indicate stiffer mixes needing more compactive effort.
Which standards govern this test?
IS 1199 (India) and BS 1881-103 (UK) both define the compacting factor test procedure and apparatus dimensions for fresh concrete workability assessment.
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