Rock Schmidt RS8000

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Rock testing using rebound hammer technology with best in class correlations to unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and instant data back-up and collaboration features.

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All NDT

Rock Testing

Mechanical

Rebound Hammer

Rebound hammer testing in concrete is a non-destructive method that estimates the surface hardness and, indirectly, the compressive strength of concrete by measuring the rebound energy of a spring-loaded mass impacting the concrete surface.

RockSchmidt - Rebound Hammer for Rock Testing

For many years Proceq's Original Schmidt hammers originally designed for non-destructive testing of concrete structures have been used for rock testing. With the release of RockSchmidt test hammers, Proceq presents the first rebound hammers adapted specifically to the extremely varied rock testing application.

The RockSchmidt incorporates statistical methods based on ASTM and ISRM recommendations and also provides the user with the freedom to define his own statistical process for determining a rebound number.

Two models are available. RockSchmidt Type N with standard impact energy is most suited to field testing and RockSchmidt Type L with a lower impact energy as specified by ASTM for testing cores.

Applications

Geomorphological applications which investigate the bulk hardness properties of a rock outcrop
Weathering grade determination according to ISRM guidelines
Correlate directly to UCS or e-modulus
Prediction of penetration rates for tunnel boring machines and rotary drum cutters
Testing on cores and blocks

Features

The following features of the hammer make it ideal for rock testing applications:

Impact Angle Independence

The rebound value is independent of the impact direction.

Optimised for Field Work

Tighter sealing against dirt and dust intrusion for longer life.
Significantly lighter and more ergonomic than the classic Schmidt hammer

Documentation and Report Creation

Visual report generation using lists, bar charts and statistics
Single and multiple series export in pdf or csv
Logbook annotations for full traceability (geolocation, text, images, voice)
Collaborate with colleagues using the Screening Eagle Workspace platform

Unconfined Compressive Strength

ISRM recommends a correlation between UCS and the rebound value based on the formula UCS = aebR (where R is the rebound value).
A correlation in this format may be defined within the RockSchmidt App

Weathering Grade

Impacting on the same location twice can be used to correlate to weathering grade.
The ISRM recommended method has been included in the device.

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