Ref. Standard - IS:8764
Point Load Index Tester, is used for determining the Diametral Point Load Strength Index of rock cores and irregular lumps which can be tested without any treatment. The Point Load Test is primarily an Index Test for strength classification of rock materials. This instrument is mainly intended for field measurements on rock specimen but it can also be used in the laboratory. The results of the test may also be used to predict the uniaxial compressive strength of rock from correlations. The apparatus is light and portable. It can be used in the laboratory as well as in the field.
Models available:
Point Load Index Tester (AIM-206-1)
Point Load Index Tester Digital (AIM-206-DG)