Shrinkage Limit Set Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-STE-10580
The Shrinkage Limit Set brings together the items needed to perform the shrinkage limit test, determining the moisture content below which further drying causes no further reduction in soil volume.
How It Works
A soil-water paste, prepared at or above its liquid limit, is placed into a calibrated shrinkage dish and allowed to dry gradually until no further volume change occurs. By measuring the mass and volume of the soil pat before and after drying, along with the mass of mercury or an equivalent volumetric method displaced by the dried pat, the shrinkage limit and related shrinkage factors (shrinkage ratio, volumetric shrinkage) are calculated.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Contents | Complete set of items required for shrinkage limit testing |
| Approx. Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Case Dimension | 340 (L) x 280 (W) x 80 (H) mm |
Applications
Shrinkage limit testing is used to characterise a soil's volume-change behaviour on drying, governed by IS 2720 (Part 6): Determination of Shrinkage Factors and ASTM D4943: Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Factors of Soils by the Wax Method. Results support the assessment of expansive/shrink-swell soils for foundation design and are used alongside the Atterberg limits to fully characterise a soil's plasticity behaviour.
Related Products & Category
Listed under Soil Testing Equipment. Related products: Linear Shrinkage Mould and Liquid Limit Apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the shrinkage limit represent?
It is the moisture content below which further drying of the soil causes no further reduction in its volume.
How does this differ from the Linear Shrinkage Mould test?
The shrinkage limit set determines the shrinkage limit and related volumetric shrinkage factors per IS 2720 (Part 6) / ASTM D4943, while the Linear Shrinkage Mould gives a simpler linear-shrinkage index per BS 1377 (Part 2).
Why is shrinkage behaviour important in foundation design?
Soils with high shrinkage limit values or significant volumetric shrinkage can cause differential movement in foundations as moisture content changes seasonally, so this data feeds directly into foundation design decisions.
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Last updated: September 2026
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