Labbazaar Electric Direct Shear Testing Apparatus, Color : Blue

Direct Shear Testing Apparatus

A Direct Shear Testing Apparatus is essential in geotechnical engineering for determining the shear strength parameters of soils and rocks.These devices are designed to apply controlled shear and normal stresses to a specimen, allowing for the assessment of its shear resistance. Below are specifications of various models to assist in selecting the appropriate apparatus for your needs:​

• Operation: Motorized

• Shear Types: Direct / Residual Measurement

• Strain Rates: 1.25, 0.625, 0.25, 0.125, 0.05, 0.025, 0.01, 0.005, 0.002, 0.001, 0.0004, 0.0002 mm/min

• Specimen Size: 60 x 60 x 25 mm

• Features: Digital readout, pre-calibrated before dispatch, plug-in transducer module system

• Standards: IS:2720 (Part 13), IS:11229

• Accessories: Includes shear box assembly, porous stones, loading pad, specimen cutter​
  

• Horizontal Movement: 2" (50 mm) Maximum

• Horizontal Shear Force: 2000 lbf (10 kN)

• Vertical Load: 2000 lbf (10 kN)

• Speed Range: 0.00001 to 0.49999 in./min (0.00001 to 12.9999 mm/min)

• Dimensions (L x D x H): 40" x 10" x 45" (1016 x 254 x 1143 mm)

• Voltage: 110/220V 50/60Hz - 6.5 amps

• Weight: 300 lbs (136 kg)​
  

• Operation: Motorized

• Strain Rates: 72 speeds ranging from 0.0014 to 10.16 mm/min

• Specimen Size: 300 x 300 x 150 mm

• Shear Load Capacity: 50 kN

• Vertical Stress: Up to 500 kN/m²

• Features: Suitable for testing sands, gravel, gravelly clays, and clay gravels for use in rolled fill embankments​