Creep Testing

This test is performed for measuring the creep deformation of cylindrical specimens under constant loads at different time intervals over an extended period of time. Creep may gradually change the physical dimensions of finished concrete and in certain applications, engineers must account for creep in their structural designs.

Creep test

For correct evaluation of creep deformation under constant load.

Standards ASTM C512

Description

 

This test is performed for measuring the shrinkage of cylindrical specimens under constant loads at different time intervals. The apparatus consists of a load frame designed to apply and maintain the required load on the specimen. The initial compression is applied by a portable hydraulic jack. The load maintaining element is a series of springs preloaded by the hydraulic jack.

The apparatus is supplied complete with hand pump, two 200 mm diameter precision gauges (one permanently connected, the other for loading) and a hydraulic jack.
The typical application of this apparatus is for research purposes.
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Products

 

55-C0235/A

300kN capacity load frame for creep test. 

 

Technical Specifications
  • Maximum load: 300 kN
  • Vertical testing space: 1650 mm
  • Compression platens: 165 mm diameter. The upper platen is spherically seated.
  • Hydraulic jack: 300 kN capacity
  • Hand pump with precision Bourdon gauge 200 mm diameter
  • Bourdon gauge 200 mm diameter permanently connected
  • Frame dimensions: 450 mm diameter x 2680 mm height
  • Weight: 300 kg (approx.)
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Accessories

 

82-P0396
Strain gauge 120mm gauge length. (pack of 10)
 
82-P0393
Strain gauge 60 mm gauge length. (pack of 10)
 
82-P0398
Compensation device for up to 4 Wheatstone bridgeswith 1/4 or 1/2 bridge setup
 
82-P0399/C
Strain gauge application kit including: conditioner, neutralizer, acetone, tweezer, adhesive with catalyst agent, 100 m of bipolar cable, solder, soldering iron, scalpels, scissors,duct tape, sellotape, sandpaper and carrying case.
 
82-P0399/1
Connecting terminals. 50 pairs sheet
 
82-P9008/ELT
Set of four cables for connecting load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, LDT / LVDT / potentiometric type displacement transducers to DATALOG 8 (82-P9008) and GEODATALOG 8 ( 30-WF6008)
 
82-P9008/SOF

DATACOMM 2 data acquisition software and LAN cablefor PC connection of DATALOG 8 (82-P9008, P9008/F) – Up to 8 datalogger (total 64 channels) can be connected to a single PC creating a modular network (LAN hub is required) 

82-P9008

DATALOG 8, 8 channels stand alone multipurpose data logger. 110-230V / 50-60Hz / 1 Ph.

 
55-C0235/LC
Upgrade of the 55-C0235/A creep tester with a 300kN load cell for digital acquisition of the axial load. Datalogger system not included.

 

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