Used Materials Testing in Gauteng, South Africa

Verification of stress hypotheses (WP 130)

verification of the Rankine yield criterion and the Tresca yield criterion Description: Stress hypotheses are applied in the science of the strength of materials when calculating comparative stresses where unequa...

Demonstration of Euler buckling (WP 121)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

demonstration of all buckling cases of Euler buckling Description: In stability theory, the four cases of Euler buckling represent the elastic flexural buckling of straight bars. Above a specific load – the buckl...

Buckling behaviour of bars (WP 120)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

investigation of all relevant buckling problems Description: In engineering mechanics, loss of stability is known as buckling. The bar axis laterally deflects under the effect of compressive forces and with incre...

Torsion of bars (SE110.29)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

elastic torsion of a bar under a torque Description: Torsion occurs primarily on axles and drive shafts in motor vehicles and machines. The torsion occurring in the shaft cause cross-sections of the shaft to be p...

Investigation of simple stability problems (SE 110.19)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

representation of simple stability problems on a buckling bar Description: Buckling is a stability problem which occurs in practice when slim components are subjected to compressive loading. Following a “disturba...

Deformation of frames (SE 110.20)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

principle of virtual work to calculate the deformation and support reaction in a statically indeterminate system Description: A frame is a bent beam with rigid corners which creates a so-called structure gauge. T...

Hertzian pressure (TM 262)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

demonstration of the contact area under Hertzian pressure Description: When two bodies with a convex surface are pressed against each other, ideally, these bodies only come into contact linearly or at one or more...

FULLY AUTOMATED CONSOLIDATION & SWELL SYSTEM (LoadTrac III (Mini-LoadTrac)

• Manufacturer: Geocomp Corp.

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-2435 Incremental Consolidation AASHTO T-216 Incremental Consolidation ASTM D-4546 One dimensional swell or settlement potential of cohesive soils LoadTrac III system for incremental c...

FULLY-AUTOMATED PERMEABILITY SYSTEM (LoadTrac II, FlowTrac II)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-5084 – Flexible wall permeability ASTM D-2434 – Rigid wall permeability The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II flow pump provides a unique and versatile way to run flexible wall permeability tes...

FULLY-AUTOMATED RESILIENT MODULUS UNIT (LoadTrac II-RM)

• Manufacturer: Geocomp

Advanced Soil Systems Geocomp’s LoadTrac II Resilient Modulus unit fully automates resilient modulus tests on base/subbase/subgrade materials. The LoadTrac II meets or exceeds all specifications for Resilient Mod...

FULLY-AUTOMATED CYCLIC TRIXIAL SYSTEM (LoadTrac II, FlowTrac II Cyclic)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-3999 Determination of the Modulus Properties ASTM D-5311 Load Controlled Cyclic Triaxial Testing of Soils The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II Cyclic system automated test unit completely auto...

FULLY AUTOMATED UNCONFINED COMPRESSION SYSTEM (LoadTrac II)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Advanced Soil Systems ASTM D-2166, AASHTO T-208 Unconfined Compression Testing of Soils ASTM D-1663 Compressive Strength of Moulded Soil-Cement Cylinders Description: The LoadTrac II load frame provides compressi...

Capping Retainers (UTC-0372A)

• Manufacturer: Labequip

Compression and Flexural Testing Machines Product Code: Description: Unbounded Cap is used for determining of compressive strength of hardened concrete cylinders as alternative method to the sulphur hot capping o...

UTEST Software (USOFT-4830.FPR)

• Manufacturer: UTEST

Compression Testing Frames Product Code: Description: The Automatic Compression/ Flexure Testing Machine can be controlled (Start, stop commands) by a computer with the software USOFT-4930.FPR (given free of char...

V Funnel (UTC-0540)

• Manufacturer: UTEST

Fresh Concrete Testing Description: The UTC-0540 V Funnel apparatus is used to evaluate the flow time of freshly mixed self-compacting concrete. The test is not suitable when the maximum size of the aggregate exc...