GYRATORY COMPACTOR APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A gyratory compactor apparatus is provided that is adapted to interact with a mold that defines a mold axis. The apparatus is capable of engaging and retaining the mold during compaction. The apparatus is also capable of imparting lateral displacement to the mold by the use of an actuator. The appar...

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Hauptverfasser:	VERNA, RAFFAELLO, STECKMAN, DIRK M, BROVOLD, THOMAS, MALASSENET, FRANCOIS J, CAULFIELD, FRANCIS D, WEGER, DONALD E
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng ; fre
Schlagworte:	INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MEASURING PHYSICS TESTING
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Zusammenfassung:	A gyratory compactor apparatus is provided that is adapted to interact with a mold that defines a mold axis. The apparatus is capable of engaging and retaining the mold during compaction. The apparatus is also capable of imparting lateral displacement to the mold by the use of an actuator. The apparatus also includes at least one textural feature for providing anti-slip characteristics to engagement of the mold within the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a ram rod for providing compressive forces that approximate a predetermined waveform. A method for calibrating and determining the internal angle and moment applied to the mold is also provided.