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Shrinkage Limit Test

The test gives the minimum moisture content at which the soil ceases to shrink on drying. It is performed as per IS:10077, IS:2720 (Part VI)

Shrinkage Limit Apparatus

HS 10.30

The apparatus conforms to IS:10077, and the test is performed as per IS:2720 (Part VI). The set consists of :-

75mm square Prong Plate made of 3mm thick acrylic sheet with three metal prongs.
75mm square Plain Plate made of 3mm thick acrylic sheet.
Stainless Steel Shrinkage Dish 45mm in dia, 15mm deep.
Glass cup with ground edge, 50mm to 55mm dia, 25mm deep.
Flexible Spatula with 80mm long, 20mm wide blade.

Plastic Limit Apparatus

HS 10.31

Conforming to IS:2720 (Part V) The apparatus consists of :

Glass plate 200 mm x 150 mm x 3 mm thick
Porcelain evaporating dish 120 mm dia.
Brass rod 3 mm dia, 100 mm long.
Flexible spatula with 80 mm long, 20 mm wide blade.
Moisture Cans 50 mm dia, 12 Nos.

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