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Compaction Factor Apparatus |
Compaction Factor Test Apparatus
What is Compaction Factor Test Apparatus?
Compacting factor test apparatus is used in workability test of concrete. It is used to determine the compaction factor of concrete with low, medium and high workability.Structure of Compaction Factor Test Apparatus
It consists of two conical hoppers mounted above a cylindrical mould and fixed to a stand one above the other. The hoppers are provided with trap doors at the bottom. The dimensions of various parts are given below.1. Upper Hopper | Dimensions in cm. |
Top internal dia. | 25.4 |
Bottom | 12.7 |
Internal height | 27.9 |
2. Lower Hopper | Dimensions in cm. |
Top internal dia. | 22.9 |
Bottom | 12.7 |
Internal height | 22.9 |
3. Cylinder | Dimension in cm. |
Internal Diameter | 15.2 |
Internal Height | 30.5 |
Note: (I) Distance between bottom of upper hopper and top of lower hopper is 20.3 cm. (II) Distance between bottom of lower hopper and top of cylinder is 20.3 cm.