Direct and Simple Shear Systems

Building Materials Testing > Direct and Simple Shear Systems

GDS Instruments leads the world with its Shear testing systems in both high pressure, low pressure and unsaturated versions. GDS also has a range of dynamic simple shear testing systems which use both pneumatic or electromechanical actuators.

Some of the Most Popular Systems are:

Electromechanical Dynamic Simple Shear
Variable Dynamic Simple Shear
Advanced Dynamic Simple Shear
Ring Shear
Interface Shear
GDS Shear Base System

Applicable Test Standards

User Benefits

Choose load capacity to fit user needs up to 10kN (2,000 lbs.)
Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Geo-NET compatibility lets unit be accessed and controlled over a computer network

Technical Specifications

Capacity	Up to 11 kN (2,500 lbs.)
Vertical Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load
Horizontal Mot.	Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load
Speed Range	0.00003 to 15 mm per min. (0.000001 to 0.6 in per minute
Vertical Traver	12.5 mm (0.5 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Horizontal Travel	±12.5 mm (±0.50 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

Our Address

Dubai Office

Falcon Geomatics LLC
Ahammed Kamal Warehouse 6
Street 10C
Ras al Khor Industrial 1, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Office

Falcon Geomatics LLC – Abu Dhabi
Musaffah Industrial Area M40
Plot Number 6 & Building 3
First Floor, Office No. 11 & 12
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Building Materials Testing > Direct and Simple Shear Systems