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Barnstead Thermolyne SSDetect

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Features & Benefits

Used to determine the specific gravity of fine aggregates using a laser to detect when the sample reaches a Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) state.
This device is a dry-to-wet specific gravity test as opposed to AASHTO T 84 which is a wet-to-dry test.
For more information, please visit Barnstead Thermolyne.

Gilson Vibro-Deairator with Welch 1405 DuoSeal Vacuum Pump

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Features & Benefits

Used to determine the maximum theoretical specific gravity of asphalt mixes by extracting all of the air bubbles within the pore spaces between the material's particles that are submersed in water.
For more information, please visit Gilson Company.

Rainhart Company Laboratory Sifter and U.S.A. Standard Testing Sieves

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Features & Benefits

Separates particles of various sizes.
Used to develop particle distribution curves.
For more information, please visit Rainhart Company.

Last Updated On: 11/16/06

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