tender for purchase of unconfined compression test apparatus (asper specification) , unconfined compression test apparatus , conforming to is: 2720 (part 10) (i) load frame • sturdy two-pillar type load frame made of stainless steel construction • capacity: 50 kn (ii) loading system • motorized with constant rate of strain control • loading rates available: o 1.25 mm/min o 1.5 mm/min o 2.5 mm/min • provision for manual (hand-operated) loading also available (iii) load measuring system • proving ring of 10 kn capacity • fitted with dial gauge of 0.001 mm least count (iv) deformation measurement • strain dial gauge with: o travel: 25 mm o least count: 0.01 mm (v) compression platens • plain compression platen with suitable adapter (vi) split moulds • 38 mm diameter × 76 mm length - 3 nos • 50 mm diameter × 100 mm length - 1 no (vii) sample accessories • rubber sheath for 38 mm diameter samples - pack of 10 • sample trimmers and necessary accessories included (viii) general • complete apparatus supplied with all standard accessories required for conducting the test