Name of the equipment: Superpave Gyratory Compactor Make & Model: MATEST B041-01 I-Stem Registration ID- ……………………..                               Category of Instrument Sample Preparation Types of Analysis / Testing To compact asphalt mix Application: The Superpave Gyratory Compactor is used to compact asphalt mix into cylindrical specimens and it simulates real-world road paving conditions, determining the compaction properties of asphalt. Description of Instrument An instrument designed to compact asphalt mix into cylindrical specimens using a heavy, rotating ead driven by an electro-pneumatic motor.

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

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

Features of the equipment ✔ Automatic compaction ✔ Precision angle control ✔ Touch-screen interface ✔ Remote test control ✔ Unlimited memory storage	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ⮚ Gyratory motion for real-world compaction simulation ⮚ Internal angle control (1.16° for ASTM, 0.82° for EN) ⮚ Precise load application with electro-pneumatic cylinder ⮚ Remote test control through dedicated software
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) ▪ Power supply: 230V 1ph 50/60 Hz 1000W 12A ▪ Dimensions: 640x510xh1400 mm ▪ Weight: 260 kg approx. ▪ Standards: Meets ASTM and EN standards	Measurement/Sample specifications: ▪ Sample Size: 150 mm (6 in) diameter x 63.5 mm (2.5 in) height ▪ Sample Weight: Up to 10 kg (22 lbs) ▪ Sample Material: Asphalt mix, soils, and emulsion-based mixes ▪ Sample Temperature: Room temperature to 120°C (248°F) ▪ Sample Moisture Content: Up to 10% moisture content

● Quantity: 1-2 kg (2.2-4.4 lbs)

● Sample Type: Asphalt mix, soils, or emulsion-based mixes

● Pre-preparation: None, but sample must be free of contaminants and water

● Type of Samples to be Analyzed: Compaction properties, density, and moisture content

● Minimum No. of Days Required for Analysis: 1-2 days

Internal	External Academic Institutes	National R&D Lab	Industry
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