AG Measurematics
MO Series · 12–50 kN · IS 5249-1992

Block Vibration Testing System

Complete system for determination of in-situ dynamic properties of soils as per IS 5249-1992. Mechanical oscillators, digital vibration & phase meters, and computerized analysis — used by geotechnical consultants and engineering colleges across India and abroad.

Key Specifications

Force Range12–50 kN
Speed Range0–3,000 rpm
Eccentricity0–140 deg
Vibration MeterDVM-32
Phase MeterAPM-2
Analysis SystemDPSA 8402

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Overview

To prevent damage to foundations due to vibration it is essential to determine the dynamic properties of soil on site. The procedure for determination of different soil properties is described in IS 5249-1992.

AG Measurematics manufactures equipment for meeting the technical requirements of this standard — both for generating vibrations of the concrete block as well as equipment for measurement of vibration values required for calculation of different dynamic properties of soil.

  • 5 oscillator models — 12 kN to 50 kN force range
  • Variable eccentricity (0–140°) and speed (0–3,000 rpm)
  • Digital vibration meter with MEMS accelerometers
  • Digital phase angle meter for elastic modulus determination
  • Computerized analysis: 7 soil dynamic parameters
  • DPSoil software with automated test reporting
  • Used by geotechnical consultants and colleges in India and abroad
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System

System Components

MO Series — Lazan Type

Mechanical Oscillators

Variable eccentricity mechanical oscillators for forced vibration generation on concrete test blocks. 5 models from 12 kN to 50 kN force rating.

  • 12–50 kN force range
  • 0–3,000 rpm speed
  • 0–140° eccentricity

DVM-32

Digital Vibration Meter

Field instrument measuring and displaying peak-to-peak acceleration values directly in m/sec². Accepts two MEMS acceleration transducers with selector switch.

  • 0.01–20.00 m/sec²
  • 0.01 resolution
  • 2-channel input

APM-2

Digital Phase Angle Meter

Measures phase angle between two vibration waveforms for determination of elastic modulus as described in Para 5 of IS 5249.

  • 1–180 deg range
  • 1 deg resolution
  • 2 pickup inputs

DPSA 8402

Computerized Analysis System

High-speed data acquisition with signal conditioning and DPSoil software for automated recording, analysis, and test report generation per IS 5249-1992.

  • 7 soil parameters
  • USB laptop connection
  • Auto report generation

Models

Mechanical Oscillator Range

ModelForce RatingMotorPower Supply
MO-125012 kN (1,200 kG)3 hp230V AC, 1-Phase
MO-185018 kN (1,800 kG)3 hp230V AC, 1-Phase
MO-245024 kN (2,400 kG)5 hp415V AC, 3-Phase
MO-305030 kN (3,000 kG)7.5 hp415V AC, 3-Phase
MO-505050 kN (5,000 kG)10 hp415V AC, 3-Phase

Common Specifications

Speed Range

0–3,000 rpm (50 Hz max vibration frequency)

Eccentricity Range

0–140 deg

Eccentricity Setting

Knob, 4.1 deg per turn

Housing

Thick-walled cast aluminium, oil-filled

Motor Type

Three-phase induction motor

Speed Control

Variable frequency drive, frequency display, Start-Stop, MCB

Supplied Accessories (with every oscillator)

Base plateGrouting bolts (4 sets)Motor plateSpacer bolts (4 sets)V-belt

Instruments

Vibration Measuring Equipment

Digital Vibration Meter — DVM-32

Peak-to-peak acceleration measurement

ModelDVM-32
DisplayLCD 7-Segment, peak-to-peak acceleration
TransducersUp to 2 MEMS accelerometers (supplied)
Range0.01 to 20.00 m/sec²
Resolution0.01 m/sec²
Dimensions228(W) × 75(H) × 270(D) mm
Power230V AC, 50 Hz
Cable5 m per transducer

Digital Phase Angle Meter — APM-2

Phase angle measurement for elastic modulus (IS 5249, Para 5)

ModelAPM-2
DisplayLCD 7-Segment, phase angle in degrees
TransducersUp to 2 vibration pickups (MEMS, supplied)
Range1 to 180 deg
Resolution1 deg
Dimensions228(W) × 75(H) × 270(D) mm
Power230V AC, 50 Hz
Cable5 m per pickup

Computerized Analysis

DPSA 8402 — Block Vibration Measurement & Analysis System

DPSA 8402 works in conjunction with DPSoil application software and allows computerization of testing and logging of data into a computer. View frequency, acceleration and displacement values during block vibration tests, and log the desired values into a file on the hard disk of a connected laptop PC.

It also has facility to enter block mass, block area, set eccentricity, and site ID. Various coefficients can be calculated from the stored data and a test report can be viewed and printed. This results in increased accuracy of calculation and tremendous saving of time.

DPSA 8402 incorporates signal conditioning circuit for acceleration and vibration pickups and a high-speed Data Acquisition System. It connects to a computer through a USB port.

Evaluated Parameters

  • Natural Frequency (fₙₓ)
  • Coefficient of Elastic Uniform Compression (Cᵤ)
  • Damping Coefficient (ξ)
  • Coefficient of Attenuation (α)
  • Velocity of Shear Waves (Vₛ)
  • Shear Modulus (G)
  • Elastic Modulus (E)

IS 5249-1992 Test Procedures

Para 5.4.1Para 5.4.2Para 5.4.3Para 5.6Para 7.1.1

Features

Key Features

IS 5249-1992 Compliant

Complete system designed to meet all requirements of IS 5249-1992 for determination of in-situ dynamic properties of soils — test procedures per Para 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 5.6, and 7.1.1.

Lazan-Type Oscillator Design

Precision mechanical oscillators with adjustable eccentricity (0–140 deg) in a thick-walled cast aluminium oil-filled housing for reliable, repeatable forced vibration generation.

Wide Force Range (12–50 kN)

Five oscillator models from 12 kN to 50 kN force rating at 3,000 rpm allow testing across a broad range of soil conditions and block sizes.

MEMS Accelerometer Technology

Digital vibration meter and phase angle meter both use supplied MEMS transducers for accurate measurement of acceleration and phase response without fragile sensors.

Computerized Data Acquisition

DPSA 8402 system with DPSoil software performs high-speed data acquisition, signal conditioning, and automatic evaluation of all seven key soil dynamic parameters.

Complete Turnkey System

Supplied as a complete package: oscillator, speed control unit, vibration meter, phase angle meter, computerized analysis system, all transducers, cables, and accessories.

Scope of Supply

What's Included

Mechanical Oscillator (selected MO model) with cast aluminium housing
Base plate with grouting bolts (4 sets)
Motor plate with spacer bolts (4 sets) and V-belt
Three-phase induction motor with pulley
Variable frequency speed control unit with display
Digital Vibration Meter (DVM-32) with 2 MEMS accelerometers
Digital Phase Angle Meter (APM-2) with 2 vibration pickups
DPSA 8402 Computerized Analysis System with USB interface
DPSoil application software (laptop compatible)
Transducer and pickup cables (5 m per channel)

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