Field Inspection Vane Tester

Standards Compliance :

• Complied as per ASTM D2573

Application :

• Used to determine the shear strength of undrained (CU) cohesive soft soils, to firm non-fissured soils on site.
  The vane is inserted into the soil for 60 mm approx., and the max. torque value is measured on a collar attached to the shaft.

Supply :

• Field Inspection Vane Tester is supplied complete T-handle cylindrical body where a torsional spring is housed, three vanes (16 x 32, 20 x 40 and 25.4 x 50.8 mm), used depending to the expected strength of the soil to be tested, 500 mm long extension rod, tools and carrying case.

Dimensions (cm) :

• 50 ° 30 ° 10

Weight (kg) :

• 4

Vane dimensions (height ° dia.) :

• 32°16 mm, 40°20 mm, 50.8°25.4 mm

Measuring range :

• 0 to 240 kPa (0–24 N/cm°)

Torque value :

• 5 N.m

Extension rod :

• 500 mm depth

Overall dimensions (assembled) :

• 310 ° 105 mm

Weight :

• 1.3 kg