Benklemen Beam Deflection Study

The Benkelman beam measures the deflection of a flexible pavement under moving wheel loads. Extremely accurate and easy to use. Direct-reading dial indicator eliminates need for conversion tables or field calculations. This pavement analysis tool provides the following

Features:

  • Precision accuracy
  • Easy to use on test site
  • Lightweight, quick set-up
  • Easy to transport, easy to store

Specifications:

Main body: Aluminum with black finish, 55" (1397mm) long

Probe beam: 8 ft. (2.4m) aluminum beam telescopes into body

Probe fulcrum: Provides lever ratio of 2:1, ball pivot bearing

Vibrator system: Assures measurement accuracy. Top-mounted operating switch for easy use. Requires 4 "D" size batteries Dial indicators: Ordered separately. Adjusted for direct read

Leveling wheel: Elevation adjustment

Overall length: With beam fully extended 12 ft. (3.7m).