Compaction Factor Test Apparatus for Concrete Test

Compaction Factor Apparatus

Compaction Factor Test Apparatus

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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.