Benkelman Beam

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

• The plate loading test according to NF P 94-117-1
• The flexible pavement deflection testing according to standard NF P 98-200-8.

For the deflection test, the beam is used alone. The beam is available as a high-end model or as an economical model.

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

Benkelman beam

- High-end model
The Benkelman beam consists of a balance arm (in two parts) mounted on ball-bearing axis, a frame supported on the ground by three feet on height-adjustable ball-joints, with a digital dial indicator 10 mm to 0.01. The whole equipment is protected by a high resistance epoxy paint and delivered in a flight case. Beam weight: 11.5 kg.

- Economic model
Aluminium plate, with reinforced ribbed, side slit and handles for transportation.. Beam weight: 8.5 kg.

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®.

- 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®.

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.