SOIL INDEX PROPERTIES

Shrinkage Limit
Ref. Standard : IS:2720 (Part 6), 10077, ASTM D427, BS: 1377, AASHTO T-92
EKE 045

The shrinkage limit of a soil is defined as the moisture content after which any further reduction of moisture will not cause volume reduction. The shrinkage of clayey soil can be very significant . A fully saturated soil specimen is allowed to dry in free air and its volume is measured repeatedly by immersing in a mercury  bath. From the data obtained from this test. Shrinkage Limit, Shrinkage Ratio, Shrinkage Index and Volumetric Shrinkage can be governed by the results obtained from this test.
 

Shrinkage Limit
Ref. Standard : IS: 10077
Consisting one each of :
EKE 04501: The Porcelain evaporating dish
EKE 04502: Shrinkage dish
EKE 04503: Glass cup
EKE 04504: Perspex prong plate with three metal prongs
EKE 04505: Perspex plain plate
EKE 04506: Spatula
EKE 04507: Glass cylinder graduated, 25mlx0.5ml
EKE 04508: Mercury, 750g

Pycnometer
Ref. Standard : IS:2386 (Part 3)
EKE 046:

Specific gravity is the ratio of the weight in air of a given volume of a material at a standard temperature to the weight in air of an equal volume of distilled water at the same stated temperature. The equipment mentioned below can be used to test a wide range of materials from clay to sand and gravel smaller than 10 mm.
Consists of a 1 kg Glass Jar with Brass Cone, Locking Ring and Rubber Seal.
 

ENKAY Test Sieves  ISO 3310-2  (Perforated Plate Sieves) Stainless Steel - Φ 200 x 50 mm
EKE 2PCY Series 
Size Φ 200 x 50 mm