Falling Head Permeability Cells

Falling Head Permeability Cells are used to study the behaviour of soil, particularly fine grained soils such as clay-like or silty soils, with respect to water flow.

The Cells include a spring incorporated into top cap to apply 5-10 lbs. force against screen to prevent soil density changes and also have a transparent plexy or metal body and anodized aluminium upper and lower plates.

Standards

ASTM D 2434

The UTS-1324 Wooden Stand is fitted with 4 glass Manometer Tubes of each 1500 mm long with inside diameters of about 21 mm, 12 mm, 5 mm and 3.5 mm. All tubes have connection valves.

Wooden Stand with 4 Manometer Tubes, Plastic Hose and equipment for De-Airing Water should be ordered separately.

Falling Head Permeability Cells are supplied complete with;

• Perforated plates and No.100 screen (each 2pcs.).