The ICAR Plus is the only advanced portable rheometer for measuring fundamental flow properties of fresh concrete.
Description:
ICAR Plus Rheometer is a rugged, portable instrument for measuring fundamental flow (rheological) properties of fresh concrete.
The traditional methods of measuring slump or slump flow are not capable of characterising the fundamental rheological properties of concrete that exist during the processes of mixing, transporting, and placement. As a result, the true performance of innovative concrete mixtures cannot be measured with these traditional slump-based methods.
The ICAR Plus Rheometer is designed to characterise the static yield stress, the dynamic yield stress and plastic viscosity of the concrete.
Main applications:
- Research and development to characterise the influence of new materials on concrete rheology.
- Optimising mixture proportions so that the resulting concrete flows readily but is resistant to segregation (especially important for self-consolidating concrete and pumping applications).
- On-site quality control.
What is Reported?
The system outputs:
• Static Yield Stress (Pa)
• Dynamic Yield Stress (Pa)
• Plastic Viscosity (Pa·s)
• Torque vs. Speed Curve
• Bingham parameters
These values are critical for understanding flowability, pumpability, cohesiveness, and resistance to segregation.
Some Users across the world
University of Texas at Austin USA, Missouri University of Science and Technology USA, Purdue University USA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University USA, University of Arkansas USA, Istituto Meccanica dei Materiali Switzerland, Nazarbayev University Kazakhstan, University College Cork Ireland, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Mexico, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Canada, Sika, Master Builders, Lafarge, Holcim France, Boral Material Australia, Chryso France, Unibeton Ready Mix Abu Dhabi, Titan Cement, Greece – Concrete Mixology UK, and many more research labs and QC departments worldwide.
ICAR Plus recognised as a valuable tool for both academic research and practical quality control.
The Carrousel Vane:
To provide increased support for the use of concrete rheology in the industry, Germann Instruments is pleased to introduce the Carrousel Vane for the ICAR Plus Rheometer.
The Carrousel Vane complements the original four-blade vane by generating a more uniform flow velocity profile on materials such as high flow, self-compacting concrete, flowable grouts, and 3D printable mortars. This translates into more accurate and stable measurements in your Flow Curve tests.
By combining the use of the original 4-blade and new Carrousel vanes, you get the best of your ICAR Plus rheometer.