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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
- ASTM D 6528 Consolidated Undrained Direct Simple Shear Testing of Cohesive Soils
- ASTM D2435/T216 One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils
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
- Stand alone through front keypad and LCD menu capability
- Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
- Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Technical Specifications
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Capacity |
Up to 11 kN (2,500 lbs.) |
|---|---|
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Vertical Motor |
Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load |
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Horizontal Mot. |
Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load |
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Speed Range |
0.00003 to 15 mm per min. (0.000001 to 0.6 in per minute |
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Vertical Traver |
12.5 mm (0.5 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches) |
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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 |
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