Soil and Water Model Tank

Practical demonstration and visualisation are essential elements of fluid flow study. This Drainage and Seepage Tank has been designed to allow students to make an experimental study of flow through p...

Product Code: AWM001

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Flow line visualisationFlow net construction
Flow net constructionDetermining seepage rates
Determining seepage ratesVerification of Darcy's Law
Verification of Darcy's LawComparison
Comparison of experimental results with analytical solutions

Typical student experiments include:

Seepage underneath a sheet pile wall. Seepage through an earth dam
Control of seepage through permeable soils by sub-soil drainage
Distribution of uplift pressure on hydraulic structures
Reducing uplift pressure and lateral thrust by drainage
Formation and behaviour of 'Quicksand'
Stability of an earth dam
Draining an excavation site using wells

Basic Accessories

Foundation pressure plate
Straight permeable membrane
Curved permeable membrane
Lateral pressure plate
Tile drain
Ordering Specification
A self-contained facility for study of flow through permeable media. The tank has a toughened glass front and aluminium back to permit the insertion of pressure tappings as required. Six tapping points are provided. The design of the side supports allows free access to the interior with minimum sight obstruction. Supply includes sump tank, pump, starter and control valve. Also a dye injection system and a selection of models.

Comprehensive instruction manual with data sheets and student experiments.
Working section 1500mm x 100mm x 600mm Services Required Electricity Supply 220/240V/1PH/50HZ 120V/1PH/60HZ 220V/1PH/60Hz

Soil and Water Model Tank

Soil and Water Model Tank

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