Lateral Extensometer

About Lateral Extensometer

Lateral Extensometer
This Is For Determining The Lateral Extension Of 15Cms Dia X 30Cm High Cement Concrete Cylinders While Testing Them Under Compression.                                                                                                                                                       

Specifications : The Unit Consists Of Two Movable Frames Pivoted At One End. The Extensometer Is Fixed To The Specimen With The Help Of Tightening Screws. The Lateral Extension Is Indicated On A Dial Gauge Of 0.002 Mm X 12 Mm Travel. The Extension Is Magnified 2.5 Times And The Dial Gauge Readings Are To Be Divided By 2.5 To Get The Exact Readings.
A Spacer Strip Is Provided To Initially Set The Dial Gauge, And Can Be Removed After Initial Setting. Supplied In A Wooden Carrying Case.