HM-5801.XX
Constant Head Permeameter Cells
Determine the coefficient of permeability for laminar flow of water through granular soils.
HM-5891A.XX
Falling Head Permeameter Cells
For use with granular soils in determining the coefficient of permeability .
HM-3913.XX
Shelby Tube Permeameter
Perform permeability tests within a Shelby tube without removing the sample.
H-4145.XX
Compaction Permeameters
For determining permeability of clay, sand, and gravel soils.
HM-5860.XX
Dual Manometer Tube Stand
Economical dual-manometer tube setup for use with many permeameters.
HM-5890.XX
Single Manometer Tube Stand
Economical single-manometer tube setup for use with many permeameters.
HM-5880
Constant Head Tank, 1500cc
Acrylic tank with regulating valve for flow control of water and a porous media on bottom to filter out air bubbles.
Permeameters
Soil permeability, in terms of a permeability coefficient (k), measures a soil’s ability to allow water to pass through it. Soils are permeable materials due to their grain structure and the existence of interconnected voids. A good knowledge of soil permeability is important for both civil engineering and agricultural purposes. Although determining a sample’s permeability can require many steps, the process can often be simplified with the proper tools.
Humboldt's Soil Permeameters are used to determine the coefficient of permeability in both constant head and falling head test methods.
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