Name of the equipment: Hamburg Wheel Tracker Make & Model: BO38AM I-Stem Registration ID- 3222450                              Category of Instrument Characterization and Testing Types of Analysis / Testing Rutting Test Application: It is suitable for testing in various conditions, including wet and dry samples, and meets international standards such as EN, AASHTO, and BS. Description of Instrument A patented wheel tracking device for testing Hot Mix Asphalt resistance to rutting and moisture sensitivity.

Book through I-STEM: https://www.istem.gov.in/ Slot Booking Link I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

Booking available for Internal and External Both Requisition form for Internals Externals

Faculty In-charge: Dr. M. Sivakumar Email ID: sivakumarm@nitc.ac.in Phone number: 0495-2286232

Technical Staff: Abhiraj A R abhirajar@nitc.ac.in Ajin Das C K ajindasck@nitc.ac.in Chandni P R chandnipr@nitc.ac.in

Department Department of Civil Engineering Office Email ID cedoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Pavement Engineering Laboratory Lab Phone No. 0495-2286243

Features of the equipment ✔ Simultaneous wet and dry testing ✔ Independent wheel motors ✔ Automatic testing ✔ Real-time monitoring ✔ Touch-screen interface ✔ Data export	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ⮚ Innovative wheels roll off Mechanism (patented) ⮚ Real-time results plot ⮚ Measurement of creep slope, stripping inflection point, and stripping slope ⮚ Precise rut depth transducers (25 mm ± 0.1 mm) ⮚ Advanced temperature control
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) ▪ Wheel load: 705 N ▪ Wheel speed: 20-30 cycles/minute ▪ Temperature control range: from ambient up to 75°±1 °C ▪ Table travel: 230, 260, 280 mm ▪ Power supply: 220V 50-60Hz	Measurement/Sample specifications: ▪ Sample diameter- 150mm ▪ Sample shape- cylindrical ▪ Number of samples for 1 test- 2 samples ▪ Type of sample- Hot mix / Cold mix

● Sample quantity:  One sample per test

● Preparation: Ensure the sample is properly filled into the mould and secured before testing

● Submission guidelines:

o Fill the mould with the HMA sample, ensuring it is properly compacted.

o Ensure the device is set to the correct test parameters.

o Start the test and monitor the results.

● Minimum No. of Days:  Required for Analysis: 1 day (test completion) to 3 days (data analysis and report preparation)

Internal	External Academic Institutes	National R&D Lab	Industry
1500/- per test	2000/- per test	2500/- per test	4500/- per test