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What Is a Shrinkage Limit Test Set?<\/h2>\n

The Shrinkage Limit Test Set<\/strong> is used to evaluate the dimensional changes of fine-grained cohesive soils as their moisture content decreases. During drying, the volume of a soil specimen initially decreases. However, after a certain moisture content is reached, further water loss no longer produces additional volume reduction.<\/p>\n

This moisture content is defined as the shrinkage limit<\/strong>. Determining shrinkage characteristics helps laboratories evaluate the behaviour of cohesive soils affected by changes in moisture conditions.<\/p>\n

How Is the Shrinkage Limit Test Performed?<\/h2>\n

The prepared soil specimen is first placed into the appropriate shrinkage dish or test container. Its surface is levelled and the specimen is then allowed to dry under controlled conditions.<\/p>\n

After drying, the change in specimen volume is evaluated. The measured data can be used to determine the shrinkage limit and shrinkage ratio<\/strong>. Depending on the applied test method, volumetric and linear shrinkage characteristics can also be evaluated.<\/p>\n

These parameters provide useful information about the dimensional response of cohesive soils during moisture loss.<\/p>\n

Complete LT-S0040 Test Configuration<\/h2>\n

The LT-S0040 Shrinkage Limit Test Set<\/strong> combines the main accessories required for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n

The product group includes aluminium moisture tins, a shrinkage plate with three metal prongs, a \u00d8120 mm porcelain dish<\/strong>, a 150 mm flexible spatula<\/strong> and a 25 ml graduated glass cylinder<\/strong>. The LT-S0041 Linear Shrinkage Mould<\/strong> is also listed within the same product family.<\/p>\n

This configuration allows the laboratory to keep the principal shrinkage-test accessories together in a compact arrangement.<\/p>\n

Compact Laboratory Design<\/h2>\n

The complete LT-S0040 set has external dimensions of 340 \u00d7 290 \u00d7 80 mm<\/strong> and weighs approximately 1.5 kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Its compact dimensions make the set easy to store and suitable for routine soil-classification laboratories, universities and geotechnical testing facilities.<\/p>\n

Shrinkage Testing Standards<\/h2>\n

The existing Liya Test product page lists ASTM D427, AASHTO T92, UNE 103-108 and UNI 10014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, there is an important standards update. ASTM D427<\/strong>, which covered shrinkage factors by the mercury method, has been withdrawn. ASTM currently lists ASTM D4943-25<\/strong> as the active method for determining shrinkage factors of cohesive soils by the water submersion method<\/strong>. The current method can be used to determine shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, volumetric shrinkage and linear shrinkage.<\/p>\n

Overall, the LT-S0040 Shrinkage Limit Test Set<\/strong> provides a compact laboratory solution for evaluating the shrinkage behaviour of fine-grained cohesive soils.<\/p>\n

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STANDART:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>ASTM D427; AASHTO T92; UNE 103-108; UNI 10014<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

LT-S0040\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Shrinkage Limit Test Set<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-S0040\/1\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Shrinkage Plate with Three Metal Prongs<\/i><\/p>\n

LT-S0041\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Linear Shrinkage Mould<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-G0152\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Moisture Tin with Cover <\/i>| \u00d855x35mm, Aliminyum<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-G0153\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Moisture Tin with Cover<\/i>| \u00d845x10mm, Aliminyum<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-G0716\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Porcelain Dish <\/em>|\u00a0\u00d8120mm<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-G0311\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Flexible Spatula\u00a0<\/em>| 150mm<\/em><\/p>\n

LT-G0415\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Graduated Glass Cylinder <\/em>| 25ml<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11835,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[161,165],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13472","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-soil","product_cat-soil-classification","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-grouped"],"yoast_head":"\nShrinkage Limit Test Set | Soil Testing | Liya Test<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shrinkage Limit Test Set for determining shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, volumetric shrinkage and linear shrinkage of cohesive soils.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liyatest.com.tr\/en\/urun\/shrinkage-limit-test-set\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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