A computer-controlled Cyclic Simple Shear Apparatus that allows for the examination of soil behavior in the most realistic way by simulating many different loading conditions.
Example Use Cases
The application of both components of strong ground motion to the sample in the form of Cyclic Stress Ratio (CSR) or strain rate-time histories.
Simulating 3D cyclic loads and displacements for floors.
Evaluation of liquefaction triggering and sensitivity considering 3B loads and displacements.
Technical Specifications
The frame: a steel box frame mounted on the ground, containing three horizontal and vertical electric linear actuators, the top cover is fixed and mounted on base roller bearings.
| Maximum Loading | 6 kN vertical and horizontal |
| Sample Size | 50 mm Diameter - 20 mm Height |
| Sample Size Limitation | Aluminum teflon coated ring stack |
| Working Frequency | Up to 2 Hz (customizable) |
| General Dimensions | 1000x1000x1700 m³ |
| Electrical Properties | 240 or 110 V - 50-60 Hz, single phase |
| Approximate Weight |
450 kg |
Sensors
• 3 pieces of 5kN load cell.
• 3 pieces of 25 mm LVDT.
• Void water pressure transducer
Control
Tensile and strain control tests can be performed with the GeoAnts Controller.
Data Recording
8-channel FastDAQ data recorder with SD card backup data recording using the free data logging software GeoGram.
Security features
• Upper and lower stop switch to stop the actuator's excessive movement.
• Left and right stop switch mechanism to stop the actuator's excessive movement.
• Internal software safety shutdown when sensors reach maximum.
• External emergency stop, overcurrent and overtemperature shutdown protection.
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