6 Operating Instructions
34 Minilab man-CH-PVF-C-V17-2
The Piston extends downward and compacts the sand with a pressure of
100 N/cm
2
(with the standard 1963 N. Force settings may be adjusted in
accordance with Section 6.1.6) The height of the test specimen (in mm)
is shown on the display. It should be 50mm ± 0.3mm. During the
compacting process, the current force is also shown on the display.
5. After completion of the measurement, remove the Specimen
Tube and eject the sand specimen with the removal pin.
6. Repeat steps 1 – 5 to manufacture further test specimens if
needed.
A test specimen manufactured by squeezing does not possess the
same compressive strength as one manufactured by ramming.
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