Apparatus for continuous measurement of heterogeneity of geomaterials
US8234912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00772
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for continuous measurement of a geomaterial is disclosed. The apparatus includes a measuring device and a flat bed operatively coupled to the measuring device. The measuring device includes a moving head configured to move in a longitudinal direction relative to a core section of the geomaterial and a first probe coupled to the moving head and configured to continuously measure a property of the core section. The flat bed includes a load actuator configured to secure the core section during the continuous measurement and axially rotate the core section, as well as a core holder assembly configured to apply confining pressure on a length of the core section.
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