Benkelman Beam

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• The equipment is light weight and made of aluminium for easy portability and use at any test location.
• Length of the Benkelman beam is 250cm and net weight is 15kg.
• The apparatus is compact, unique and possess a telescopic design for quick set up and storage during transport to the test location.
• The equipment is supplied in two parts for assembling on site with easy hand tools.
• One end of the beam rests at a point under investigation while the beam is pivoted in the centre.
• The free end carries a dial gauge to record the deflections. The other end is kept on a stable platform.
• Provided with anti-vibration system for accurate measurement of pavements.
• Provided with dial indicator and accessories.
• The beam is put in contact with the pavement under test between the tires of the vehicles.
• The measurement of the deflection is carried out when the vehicle passes over the test area.

• Direct reading of deflection dial indicators eliminate the need for conversions or calculations during measurement.
• It is used to measure the deflection of the road surface when loaded by the wheels of vehicles.

• Benkelman Beam apparatus come with the following accessories
• Wooden carrying case for the Benkelman Beam
• Benkelman indicator gauge, calibration unit, etc.
• Gauge cover on the beam

• Pavement structure analysis
• Roadways construction
• Road surface deflection measurement
• Plate test