Item 50-C1701/FR
High-Stiffness Flexural Frame
- Series
- DUPLEX
- Configuration
- 350 kN

This high stiffness flexural frame has been designed to have a double testing mode, parallel and orthogonal.
MeetsASTM C1550 · ASTM C78 · ASTM C1609 · EN 12390-5 · EN 14488-3 · EN 14651 · EN 1339 · EN 1340 · EN 14488-5
Technical specifications
| Models | 50-C1701/FR |
|---|---|
| Max cap. kN | 350 |
| Load sensor | Load cell |
| Horizontal clearance [mm] | 900 |
| Max. vertical clearance [mm]* | with 50-C1700/1 — 260 |
| with 50-C1500/2 | 180 |
| with 50-C1500/2 + 50-C1500/3 | 245 |
| with 50-C1500/2 + 50-C1700/4 | 215 |
| with 50-C1500/6 | 165 |
| with 50-C1500/7 | 405 |
| with 50-C1700/7 | 100 |
| Distance between upper rollers (adjustable) mm | From 100 to 500, or single roller |
| Distance between lower rollers – Parallel testing mode (adjustable) mm | From 150 to 800 |
| Distance between lower rollers – Orthogonal testing mode (adjustable) mm | From 850 to 1500 |
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| Piston travel mm | 130 |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions (lxwxh) mm | 1150x 1600 x 1550 |
| Weight approx. kg | 520 |
| The vertical daylight can be reduced by using the distance pieces already included useful to reduce the daylight by | 50mm, 100mm and 150mm. Additional distance pieces are available as Accessories. |
Technical notes
- DUPLEX
Features
- High rigidity (350 kN/mm), especially suitable for testing FRC and sprayed concrete
- Double testing mode: parallel and orthogonal
- For testing different kinds of specimens (beams, flagstones, slab)
- Suitable for testing Round panel dia.800 mm to ASTM C1550
- Max span between lower rollers: 1.5m
- Load measurement by high precision load cell
- Piston return by counterweights
- Piston travel limit switch included
Required equipment
| Frames includes two rulers, two additional rulers are available on request. Rulers with graduations in inches are available on request. |
Accessories
| 50-C1700/1 | Upper and lower rollers for centre and third point test of concrete beams up to 300mm height, conforming to EN 12390-5 and ASTM C78, C1609, C1018, EN 14488-3, EN 14651. Bearers dimensions: 30 mm dia. x 310 mm long Weight approx: 40 kg |
|---|---|
| 50-C1500/2 | Set of one upper and two lower roller assembly for testing paving flags, conforming to EN 1339 Bearers dimensions: 40 mm dia. x 620 mm long Weight approx: 45 kg |
| 50-C1500/3 | Swivel jointed loading pad for testing kerbs, conforming to EN 1340. To be used with support bearers of 50-C1500/2. Weight approx: 5 kg |
| 50-C1700/4 | Upper loading rollers to perform the third point and centre point flexure test to EN 12390-5, including two rollers 310 mm long, 40 mm diameter. To be used with support bearers of 50-C1500/2 Weight approx.: 23 kg |
| 50-C1500/5 | Auxiliary testing frame for the measurement of deflection of FRC beams to EN 14488-3, 14651, ASTM C1609. |
| 50-C1500/6 | Accessory for testing sprayed concrete slab to EN 14488-5. Including supporting square base and spherically seated loading element. To be completed with displacement transducers 50-C1500/9 and 50-C1500/8. Weight approx: 100 kg |
| 50-C1700/7 | Accessory for testing FRC concrete round slab to ASTM C1550. Including 3-points supporting base and spherically seated loading element. To be completed with displacement transducers 50-C1500/9 and 50-C1500/8. Weight approx: 100 kg |
| 50-C1500/7 | Set of lower platen and upper platen spherically seated, 165 mm dia., for compression tests on small and low strength specimens. Weight approx: 19 kg |
| 50-C1500/8 | Displacement transducer with 50mm travel for reading displacement of sprayed concrete slab centre under concentrated load. |
| 50-C1500/9 | 100mm displacement transducer for measuring the piston travel. Complete with attachments. Weight approx: 1 kg |
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| 50-C1500/50 | Distance piece 50mm thickness for flexure frame |
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| 50-C1500/80 | Distance piece 80mm thickness for flexure frame |
| 50-C1700/R2 | Rulers with graduation in inches |