Bending Strength Test Apparatus

Available Variants:

• Bending Strength Test Apparatus For Cable Duct & Covers

• Bending Strength Test Apparatus - For Box Culvert

Introduction:

• Electro-hydraulic design with quiet and vibration-free operation. The machine provides automatic pace-rate control from 1 kN/sec to 10 kN/sec and is suitable for bending strength testing of box culverts, concrete ducts, duct covers and allied concrete structures.

Compliance Standards:

• IS 5820
• IS 516
• IS 9399

Applications:

1. Bending strength testing of box culverts.
2. Bending strength testing of concrete ducts and cable ducts.
3. Bending strength testing of duct covers.
4. Testing of allied concrete structures.
5. Supports Three-Point Bending, Four-Point Bending and Cyclic Load Tests.

Details:

1. Electro-hydraulic system provides quiet and vibration-free operation.
2. Automatic pace-rate control is available from 1 kN/sec to 10 kN/sec.
3. Standard digital model with 7" touch screen display and computer connectivity provision.
4. Direct display of applied load / collapsing force.
5. Selectable test units are available in kg and kN.
6. Automatic stop function is provided upon completion of the test.
7. Emergency switch is provided to stop the load applicator at the required height.
8. Embedded push buttons are provided on the digital panel for operation.
9. Integrated AC induction motor with drive controls the rate of loading.
10. Adjustable test span is provided for bending strength testing.
11. Crosshead movement is motorized.
12. Complete unit is finished with attractive powder coating.
13. Three rollers of 15 mm diameter are provided in the duct / duct-cover testing configuration.
14. Dual-range capacity models are available as per application requirement.
15. Computer connectivity is provided with the 7" touch screen controller.

Test Specimen / Accommodation Range:

• Maximum Box Culvert Size: 4000 (H) × 4000 (W) × 2200 (D) mm
• Minimum Specimen Size: 300 (H) × 600 (W) × 600 (D) mm
• The machine can accommodate different specimen sizes as per the selected configuration and test span.

Types of Tests Supported:

• Three-Point Bending
• Four-Point Bending
• Cyclic Load Test

Additional Features:

1. Auto-stop upon completion of test.
2. Emergency stop provision.
3. Motorized crosshead movement.
4. Adjustable test span.
5. Direct load / collapsing force display.
6. Integrated motor and drive system for automatic loading-rate control.
7. Computer connectivity provision.

Note:

• 3 KVA Servo Controlled Stabilizer is mandatory.
• All civil work has to be carried out by the purchaser.
• The purchaser has to arrange a suitable crane for movement and positioning of the duct / specimen on the machine.
• Machine configuration, capacity, ram diameter, piston stroke and least count vary according to the selected model.