Rock Classification Hammer

This lightweight and portable impact hammer is used for rock classification tests.

Includes rubbing stone for surface preparation.

 The hammer is similar to a device used for many years for strength classification tests of mass concrete.

Cylindrical cores, usually NW size, are held in a horizontal position and the hammer mechanism impacted against the core to obtain rebound readings. A series of readings is taken along the length of the core to get the average rebound number.

The core rock specimen normally NX ∅ 54,7 mm is held on a special cradle in horizontal position and the hammer tests the same in all its length to obtain average of the readings.

The Rock Cradle is used to hold cores (EX ∅21,46 mm and NX ∅ 54,74 mm)in place during rock classification test procedures. The cradle incorporates a guide for positioning the hammer to allow for a series of readings along the length of the core.

Rock cradle and Calibration Anvil should be ordered separately.