Description
Supports the following standards: AASHTO T97, AASHTO T177, ASTM C78, ASTM C293
Used to determine the modulus of rupture of center or third-point beams with a depth of 6″ (150 mm). The upper heads load bearing blocks are easily changed for either a center or third-point testing configuration. Bottom support blocks are set in the lower support channel with a fixed 18″ (457 mm) span length.
Bearing blocks are spring-loaded to hold them in contact with the pivot balls and rod, as required by ASTM specifications C78 and C293.