Shotcrete penetrometer VFG

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The VFG Shotcrete Penetrometer is Mecmesin's specialised force test kit designed for use in testing to the international industry standard relating to sprayed concrete or poured concrete during the first few hours of development. This instrument meets the requirement principle of Method A: Penetration needle to measure penetration resistance force. Testing to BS EN 14488-2 (Method A) Verification of consistency is vital in the initial stages of the concrete curing process in order to ensure maximum strength. This phase is defined as when the strength is assessed as being between 0.2 MPa to 1.2 MPa. The standard Testing sprayed concrete – Part 2: Compressive strength of young sprayed concrete indicates the testing procedure to be used; multiple needle penetration resistance tests, which provide a reliable indication of compressive strength. The VFG Shotcrete Penetrometer features an accuracy of ± 1N, far exceeding the recommendation of the test standard, and can be used in conjunction with other tests as the mixture further hardens over time. Complete on-site testing kit The portable Shotcrete Penetrometer kit is available in 2 versions. The VFG Shotcrete Penetrometer features a touchscreen display showing readings in N. It allows batch testing with each result being automatically converted into MPa according to the size of aggregate being tested (as per EN 144882). Converted MPa readings are displayed as a table on the VFG Shotcrete Penetrometer for immediate review.