Benkelman Beam
Benkelman Beam
Benkelman Beam is a very useful pavement analysis
tool. Most of the tool manufacturers provide the following features in
their Benkelman Beam apparatus The equipment is light weight and made of
aluminium for easy portability and use at any test location. Length of
the Benkelman beam is 250cm and net weight is 15kg.The apparatus is
compact, unique and possess a telescopic design for quick set up and
storage during transport to the test location. The equipment is supplied
in two parts for assembling on site with easy hand tools. One end of
the beam rests at a point under investigation while the beam is pivoted
in the centre. The free end carries a dial gauge to record the
deflections. The other end is kept on a stable platform. Provided with
anti-vibration system for accurate measurement of pavements. Provided
with dial indicator and accessories. The beam is put in contact with the
pavement under test between the tires of the vehicles. The measurement
of the deflection is carried out when the vehicle passes over the test
area.
Benkelman Beam with horizontal digital indicator
comes with digital gauge for horizontal-reading. This eliminates the
need of laying the apparatus on the ground to read the dial indicator.
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