The oedometers fit with linear potentiometric transducers, can be connected to Data acquisition unit. The consolidation test can also be automatically performed with the  Automatic Computerized oedometer. The oedometer consists of a rigid aluminium alloy frame to avoid any distortion under load. The lever arm assembly is supported in precision self-aligning bearings and has three hanger positions for 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 ratio. 

This test determines the rate and magnitude of consolidation of a soil specimen restrained laterally and subjected to a number of successive increments of vertical loads.

Analog configuration is composed by:

Oedometer 

Bench

Consolidation cells

Dial gauge

Weights

Digital configuration is composed by:

Oedometer 

Bench 

Consolidation cell

Displacement transducer

Data acquisition

Weights.

Main Features:

3 lever arm ratio

Screw jack support

Possible connection with Data acquisition and processing system

Compact and robust design

Same cell for standard and permeability test

Technical Specifications:

Overall dimensions: 500x200x750 mm (height less hanger x width x length)

Max loading (using 11:1 beam ratio): 1848 kg, corresponding to 9.061 MPa (92.40 kgf/cm2) on 20 cm2 specimen (50.47 mm dia.)

Weight approx.: 21 kg.