Benkelman Beam

The Benkelman beam measures the deformation of a materiel under stress. This equipment is used for the two following tests:

• Plate test in accordance with standards NF P 94-117-1 and NF P 94 117-3
• The flexible pavement deflection testing according to standard NF P 98-200-8.

For deflection measurement, the beam is used alone. 

Plate testing requires an aluminium plate and a loading kit:

• The aluminium plate manufactured by Apageo is ribbed and has 2 handles for easy handling
• Different models of loading units are available to suit all your needs: Manual hydraulic (with electric or pneumatic pump option) for easy testing or manual mechanical for more limited budgets.

EQUIPMENT

LCPC type Benkelman beam complete with cabinet

• Aluminum frame and flail
• Total length: 3.5m - lever arm ratio 2:1
• Adjustable, removable feet - 2-part flail for easy assembly
• Rotating shaft mounted on ball bearings
• Supplied with 25 x 0.01mm analog comparator / Optional digital comparator on request
• Supplied with wooden carrying case
  
  For testing in accordance with standards NF P 94-117-1, 94-117-3 and 98-200-2

Manual loading devices

- Hydraulic model (also available with electric or pneumatic pump)

• Hydraulic jack, force 101 kN
• 203 mm strokze with centering plate and pivot joint
• Hand pump with analogue manometer 90 kN and 3.00 m flexible hose
• Aluminium extensions in reinforced transport case with wheels type PELI®.
• Optional electric or pneumatic pump
  
  

- Mechanical - economic model

• Reinforced mechanical jack, force 200 kN
• Dynamometer for control, graduation from 0 to 100 kN with loading stage
• Compensating ball joint in reinforced transport case type PELI®.
• Optional: 5, 10, 15 and 20 cm aluminum extensions
  

THE BENEFITS

Reliable and qualitative tests
Simple and quick use
Supply of a complete "turnkey" set with all accessories, ready to work
Delivered in a reinforced PELICASE® transport case with wheels according to the models.