MODEL TO-120

TO5120EN02

CBR Test Apparatus – Analog

T
he California Bearing Ratio test (usually called CBR
test) is an empirical test developed in California,
USA. It determines the relative bearing ratio and
expansion characteristics under known surcharge weight
of base, subbase and sub grade soils for the design of roads,
pavements and runways. The CBR test is used extensively in
selection of materials and control of sub grades.
The test can be performed in the laboratory on prepared
samples or in-situ on location. Because of the empirical
nature of the test, it is valid only for the application for which
it was developed i.e., the design of highway base thickness.
This load frame is designed for conducting Unconfined,
Triaxial, CBR and other routine tests.
The loading system comprises of a screw jack with
detachable handle. The lower platen moves up and down.
The top bracket is adjustable for vertical clearance and has
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an adaptor for connecting standard proving rings. A dial gage

mounting bracket is provided on one of the two pillars. Rate
of strain: 1.00 and 1.27mm/min.

Applicable standards
●● BS 1377, 1924; EN 13286-47; ASTM D1883; AASHTO T193

MODEL TO-120 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 550 x 400 x 1220mm
Maximum vertical clearance 800mm
Horizontal clearance 255mm
Platen diameter 133mm
Platen travel 105mm
Weight 80kg
Note This test is being of an empirical nature, is valid only for the application
for which it was developed, i.e. the design of highway base thicknesses.

SUPPLIED AS STANDARD
●● TO-274 Proving ring 50kN
●● TO-072 Dial gage 0.25 x 0.01mm

See the next page for more details of the standard

accessories supplied with the main unit.

DIFFERENCES ACCORDING TO STANDARDS

Key features
BS/EN standards ASTM/AASHTO standards

●● Two-speed machine (BS/EN and ASTM). Mold 152 x 127mm 152.4 x 177.8mm
(inside dia x height) (inside dia x height)
●● Rapid platen adjustment.
Collar 51mm height, fits both ends 50.8mm height, fits both ends
●● Complete with stabilizing bar. of mold of mold
●● Compact, bench-mounting design. Base plate Solid, fits both ends of mold Perforated
●● Options for mechanical or electronic Construction All Steel, plated All Steel, plated
measurement.
Weight 7.3kg 9kg

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 BS 1377, 1924; EN 13286-4, EN 1997-2 ASTM D1883; AASHTO T193
SUPPLIED AS STANDARD SUPPLIED AS STANDARD
●● TO-12001-BS BS CBR mold complete with collar and base ●● TO-12001-ASTM ASTM CBR mold complete with collar
plate and base plate
●● TO-12002-BS BS CBR base plate ●● TO-12002-ASTM ASTM CBR base plate
●● TO-12003-BS BS CBR extension collar ●● TO-12003-ASTM ASTM CBR extension collar
●● TO-12004-BS Penetration piston as per BS ●● TO-12004-ASTM Penetration piston as per ASTM
●● TO-12005 Adjustable bracket for penetration dial gage ●● TO-12005 Adjustable bracket for penetration dial gage
●● TO-12006-BS BS spacing compacting disc ●● TO-12006-ASTM ASTM spacing compacting disc
●● TO-12007-BS BS Annular surcharge weight 2kg ●● TO-12007-ASTM ASTM Annular surcharge weight 2.27kg
●● TO-12008-BS BS Split surcharge weight 2kg ●● TO-12008-ASTM ASTM Split surcharge weight 2.27kg
●● TO-12009 Perforated swell plate ●● TO-12009 Perforated swell plate
●● TO-12010 Metal tripod for dial gage ●● TO-12010 Metal tripod for dial gage
●● TO-12011-BS BS CBR cutting collar ●● TO-12011-ASTM ASTM CBR cutting collar
●● TO-274 Proving ring, 50kN ●● TO-274 Proving ring, 50kN
●● TO-072 Dial gage 25mm travel x 0.01mm least count ●● TO-072 Dial gage 25mm travel x 0.01mm least count
●● TO-11202 Compacting rammer for light compaction 2.5kg ●● TO-11202 Compacting rammer for light compaction 2.5kg
x 300mm fall x 300mm fall
●● TO-11202-H Compacting rammer for heavy compaction ●● TO-11202-H Compacting rammer for heavy compaction
4.5kg x 450mm fall 4.5kg x 450mm fall

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

●● TO-12001-BS BS CBR mold complete with collar and ●● TO-12001-ASTM ASTM CBR mold complete with collar
base plate and base plate
●● TO-12002-BS BS CBR base plate ●● TO-12002-ASTM ASTM CBR base plate
●● TO-12003-BS BS CBR Extension Collar ●● TO-12003-ASTM ASTM CBR Extension Collar
●● TO-12004-BS Penetration piston as per BS ●● TO-12004-ASTM Penetration piston as per ASTM
●● TO-12005 Adjustable bracket for penetration dial gage ●● TO-12005 Adjustable bracket for penetration dial gage
●● TO-12006-BS BS spacing compacting disc ●● TO-12006-ASTM ASTM spacing compacting disc
●● TO-12007-BS BS Annular surcharge weight 2kg ●● TO-12007-ASTM ASTM Annular surcharge weight 2.27kg
●● TO-12008-BS BS Split surcharge weight 2kg ●● TO-12008-ASTM ASTM Split surcharge weight 2.27kg
●● TO-12009 Perforated swell plate ●● TO-12009 Perforated swell plate
●● TO-12010 Metal tripod for dial gage ●● TO-12010 Metal tripod for dial gage
●● TO-12011-BS BS CBR cutting collar ●● TO-12011-ASTM ASTM CBR cutting collar
●● TO-072 Dial gage 25mm travel x 0.01mm least count ●● TO-072 Dial gage 25mm travel x 0.01mm least count
●● TO-11202 Compacting rammer for light compaction 2.5kg ●● TO-11202 Compacting rammer for light compaction 2.5kg
x 300mm fall x 300mm fall
●● TO-11202-H Compacting rammer for heavy compaction ●● TO-11202-H Compacting rammer for heavy compaction
4.5kg x 450mm fall 4.5kg x 450mm fall

ORDERING INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION

●● TO-120-1-01-BS CBR Test Apparatus complete with ●● TO-120-1-01-ASTM CBR Test Apparatus complete with
accessories, 110VAC, 60Hz accessories, 110VAC, 60Hz
●● TO-120-1-02-BS CBR Test Apparatus complete with ●● TO-120-1-02-ASTM CBR Test Apparatus complete with
accessories, 220VAC, 60Hz accessories, 220VAC, 60Hz
●● TO-120-1-03-BS CBR Test Apparatus complete with ●● TO-120-1-03-ASTM CBR Test Apparatus complete with
accessories, 220VAC, 50Hz accessories, 220VAC, 50Hz