Materials Testing
 
    Constant-Falling Head Permeameters

Constant-Falling Head Permeameters

  • To determine the permeability coefficient

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For use with granular soils in determining the coefficient of permeability via the constant or falling-head method for laminar flow of water.

Compact and portable unit includes manometer tube, scale and permeameter base attached to a platform. Funnel provides adjustable constant head reservoir. Spring incorporated into top cap to apply 5-10 lbs. force against top stone or screen to prevent soil density changes. End caps and clamping ring of anodized aluminum.

Each set complete with: permeameter; manometer tube; two funnels; either porous stones or perforated screens depending on diameter (6" and 9" used perforated screens),and tubing for connection to water source.

Shipping wt. 13 lbs. (5.9kg)


Permeameter SetsModel
2.5" (63 mm) Permeameter SetsHM-891
3" (76 mm) Permeameter SetsHM-892
4.5" (114 mm) Permeameter SetsHM-893
6" (152 mm) Permeameter SetsHM-894