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The Andreasen pipette is used to extract precise quantities of suspension ready for analysis.

Standard

IS:2720 (Part II), BS:1377

Model

VSLIC-S143

Origin

Indian

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    WORKING PRINCIPAL

OVERVIEW

This is for the determination of the sub sieve particle distribution in a soil sample by mechanical analysis.

An analysis of this kind expresses quantity the proportions by weight of the various sizes of particles present in the soil.

It is recommended as a standard procedure to use dispersion agent to avoid flocculation.

The apparatus consists of a sliding panel which moves up and down by means of a screw allowing Anderson pipette fixed to it to be raised or lowered vertically.

A sedimentation tube is held by a laboratory clamp provided on the stand below the pipette.

The depth of immersion is measured by a scale graduated in mm at the side of the sliding panel. Supplied complete with Anderson pipette 10ml.

At the side capacity made from glass, and a sedimentation tube also of glass of 500ml capacity and 50nos. Test form pads.

Pipette stand with moving carriage assembly fitted with a scale and holder for holding the pipette in position.

Sampling pipette 10 ml capacity fitted with a three way stop cock.

Sedimentation tube, 50mm dia and approximately 350 mm long with mark at 500 ml volume.

Accessories & Spares: (on extra cost)

  1.  Sedimentation Pipette (Anderson pipette) 25ml.
  2.  Sedimentation tube 100ml
  3.  Sedimentation pipette 10ml
  4.  Sedimentation tube 500ml
  5.  Test forms pad of 50



SPECIFICATIONS

The equipment Consist of the following replaceable parts:

  • VSLIC-S14301 :                               Andreasen Pipette, Glass, 10ml capacity
  • VSLIC-S14302 :                               Sedimentation tube, Glass, 500ml. Capacity

Available Product Information

  • VSLIC-S143 :                               Andreasen Pipette Stand.

FEATURES

Test is performed as per IS:2720 (Part-IV) The apparatus comprises of:-

  • Pipette stand with moving carriage assembly fitted with a scale and holder for holding the pipette in position.
  • Sampling pipette 10 ml capacity fitted with a three way stop cock.
  • Sedimentation tube, 50mm dia and approximately 350 mm long with mark at 500 ml volume.

PRODUCT VIDEO

WORKING PRINCIPALNew

Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust Content in Fine and Coarse Aggregates by Sedimentation Method

What is Sedimentation Method in Aggregate Test?

Sedimentation method is a gravimetric method for determining the clay, fine silt and fine dust content, which includes particles up to 20 micron, in aggregates.

Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust Content in Fine and Coarse Aggregates by Sedimentation Method
A sedimentation pipette of the Andreasen type

Note:- Differences in the nature, density of materials or in the temperature at the time of testing may vary the separation point.

IS Code for Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust Content in Aggregates:-

IS: 2386 Part-2 (1963):- Estimation of deleterious materials and organic impurities in aggregates.

Apparatus List for Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust Content in Aggregates:-

Apparatus List Specifications
A watertight screw-topped glass jar Dimensions similar to a 1 kg fruit preserving jar
A device for rotating the jar about its long axis At a speed of 80±20 rev/min (horizontally)
A sedimentation pipette of the Andreasen type Capacity approximately 25 ml and of the general form indicated in Figure
A measuring cylinder Capacity 1000 ml
A scale or balance Capacity not less than 10 kg, readable and accurate to 1 g
A scale or balance Capacity not less than 250 g, readable and accurate to 0·001 g
A well-ventilated oven Thermostatically controlled, to maintain a temperature of 100°C to 110°C

Specification for sedimentation pipette:- Sedimentations apparatus consists mainly of a pipette fitted at the top with a two-way tap and held rigidly in a clamp which can be raised or lowered as required and which is fitted with a scale from which the changes in height of the pipette can be read.

The volume of the pipette A, including the connecting bore of the tap B, is determined by filling with distilled water; by reversing the tap, the water is run out into a bottle, weighed and the volume calculated.

Chemicals:-

A solution containing 8 g of sodium oxalate per liter of distilled water will be taken. For use, this stock solution is diluted with distilled water to one-tenth (that is 100 ml of the stock solution is diluted with 1 liter distilled water).

Sampling the Test Specimen:-

The sample for test will be prepared from the main sample taking particular care that the test sample has a correct proportion of the finer material. The amount of sample taken for test will be in according to the given table.

Table:- Weight of sample for test

Maximum Size Present in Substantial Proportion in mm Approximate Weight of Sample for Test in kg
63 to 26 6
20 to 12∙5 1
10 to 6∙3 0∙5
4∙75 or smaller 0∙3

All aggregates should be separated into fine and coarse fractions by sieving on a 4·75 mm IS sieve and the two samples (fine and coarse aggregate) so obtained, which will be tested separately.

Procedure for Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust in Aggregates:-

Method for Fine Aggregate:-

  1. Take approximately 300 g of the test sample in the air-dry condition, passing through the 4·75 mm IS Sieve. Then weigh the sample.
  2. Place the weighed sample in the screw-topped glass jar, together with 300 ml of the diluted sodium oxalate solution.
  3. Fix the rubber washer and cap (care being taken to ensure water tightness).
  4. Rotate the jar about its long axis, with this axis horizontal, at a speed of 80±20 rev/min for a period of 15 minutes.
  5. At the end of 15 minutes, pour the suspension into the 1000ml measuring cylinder and wash the residue by gentle swirling and decant150 ml portions of sodium oxalate solution successively, the washings being added to the cylinder until the volume is made up to 1000 ml.
  6. The determination will be completed as described in common procedure.

Method for Coarse Aggregate:-

  1. Take approximately 300 g of the test sample in the air-dry condition, passing through the 4·75 mm IS Sieve. Then weigh the sample.
  2. Place the weighed sample in a suitable container, covered with a measured volume of sodium oxalate solution (0·8 g per liter), agitated vigorously to remove all adherent fine material and the liquid suspension transferred to the 1000 ml measuring cylinder.
  3. Repeat this process until all clayey material has been transferred to the cylinder.
  4. The volume will be made up to 1000 ml with sodium oxalate solution and the determination completed as described in common procedure.

Common Procedure:-

  1. Mix thoroughly the suspension in the measuring cylinder by inversion and place the tube and contents immediately in their position under the pipette.
  2. Then gently lower the pipette A until the tip touches the surface of the liquid and then lower it to another 10 cm into the liquid.
  3. Three minutes after placing the tube in position, fill the pipette A and the bore of tap B by opening B and applying gentle suction at C.
  4. A small surplus may be drawn up into the bulb between tap B and tube C, but this will be allowed to run away and any solid matter will be washed out with distilled water from E.
  5. Then remove the pipette from the measuring cylinder. Now its contents will move in a weighing container.
  6. Any adherent solids are washed into the container by distilled water from E through the tap B.
  7. Oven dried the contents of the container from 100°C to 110°C at a constant weight, then cool and weigh it.

Calculations:-

The proportion of fine silt and clay or fine dust is calculated from the following formula:

Determination of Clay, Fine Silt and Fine Dust Content in Fine and Coarse Aggregates by Sedimentation Method

Where,

W₁ = weight of the original sample in g,

W₂ = weight of the dried residue in g,

V = volume of the pipette in ml and

0·8 = weight of sodium oxalate in one litre of the diluted solution in g.

Note:- No correction is made for water soluble salts which may be present in the sand, since the amount of such salts should be small.

Reporting of Results:-

The clay, fine silt and fine dust content in aggregate will be reported to the nearest 0·1 percent.

The clay, fine silt or fine dust content of given sample of fine aggregate is found to be ……. %.

Limits:-

As per IS 383 and CPWD permissible amount of silt in sand (i.e. fine aggregate) is 3% by mass and 8% by volume respectively.

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