Anteus A-1 Consolidometer
Anteus A-1 Consolidometer
(OP)
I was wondering if anybody had a copy of any documentation or operating manuals for the Anteus Model A-1 back pressure consolidometer, manufactured by Anteus Laboratory Testing Inc. of Mt. Vernon, NY (likely many decades ago). This model was sold in Canada by M&L Testing Equipment Co. Ltd.





RE: Anteus A-1 Consolidometer
Dirtdoc1
RE: Anteus A-1 Consolidometer
I used 2 of these units in my days in the Civil Engineering department at the University of Alberta. Contact their soils tech (Mr. Gerry Cyre at 780-492-3846) in Edmonton. Hopefully he still can find the manual for it.
If you have any difficulty, let me know, as I might be able to come up a manual elsewhere.
One final point - the sliding bellofram seal inside the cell tends to break down over time; I very much doubt replacements can be had now given their age. Watch out for a "sticky" response at low vertical stresses. Inspect them carefully for brittleness and tiny cracking before you run your samples!
RE: Anteus A-1 Consolidometer