Category: Direct Shear and Vane Tests, Soils
Sub Category: Direct Shear and Vane Tests
Product Group: Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus, Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus
• Microprocessor control
• Large on-board LCD screen display
• Direct entry via touch sensitive keyboard
• Rapid approach and return to start datum
• Fully variable speed, 0.00001 to 9.99999 mm/minute
• Accepts specimens up to 100 mm square
The ELE Direct Shear Apparatus accepts specimens 60 mm, 100 mm square or 2.5 inches in diameter. The use of a microprocessor controlled drive system and keyboard entry gives the apparatus a wide range of features that include pause and speed reset during test, RS 232C interface, operator programming of speed and control functions, self test diagnostics and many other features. A return to start datum provides a positive means of reversing the shearbox when either preparing for a new test or continuing with residual testing procedures.
Safety forward/reverse travel limit switches are fitted as standard and monitored through the electronics system control.
The electronics are housed in a modern moulded shroud, which includes a large LCD display and keyboard entry. The apparatus is enclosed in a robustly constructed case, has been designed for floor mounting and is supplied complete with carriage, loading hanger and 10:1 lever loading device.
for 220 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 1 ph.
| Description | Digital Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus |
| Voltage Supply | 220-240 V 50/60 Hz |
| Vertical Load, lbf | 2,200 |
| ASTM D3080 | Yes |
| AASHTO T236 | Yes |
| BS 1377 | Yes |
| EN 1997-2 | Yes |
| Sample Size | Accepts either 2.42 ”, 2.5” diam.; 60 mm square samples using accessory shear box assemblies, not included. |
| Speed Range | Variable in either English or Metric units between 0.000001” (0.00001 mm) to 0.399999” (9.99999 mm) per minute. |
| Shear Force | 1,100 lbf. (5.0 kN) maximum. |
| Vertical Load | 2,200 lbf. (10.0 kN) using 10:1 lever ratio. |
| Dimensions | 44.7” l. x 12 .6” w. x 49.6” h. (1,135 x 320 x 1,260 mm). |
| Weight | 130 kg |
• 2.42" Diameter Shear Box Assembly (California Type)
• 35mm Stainless Steel Consolidation Cell
• Clamped Boss Load Ring - 2.0 kN
• Clamped Boss Load Ring - 3.0 kN
• Clamped Boss Load Ring - 4.5 kN
• Counter Balance Kit Complying With ASTM D3080
• Dial Gauge 10mm Travel X 0.002mm Divisions.
• Dial Indicator - 1.0" Range
• Digital Proving Ring, 1,000 lbs (4.5 kN)
• Digital Proving Ring, 450 lbs (2.0 kN)
• Electronic Digital Indicator, 0.600"/15 mm range
• Horizontal Displacement Transducer Assembly 15mm Travel 5 Pin Din Plug Mounting Pillar
• Laboratory Vane Apparatus with 4 Springs and 12.7mm Vane; Hand Operated.
• Mechanical Dial Indicator - 25 mm Range Clockwise Movement
• S-Type Load Cell 5 kN.for Triaxial Tests. Fitted with 5 Pin Din Plug.
• Set of Weights 50 kg Slotted.
• Shear Box Assembly 100mm Sq.
• Shear Box Assembly 2.5 Inch Diameter
• Shear Box Assembly 60mm Sq.
• Vertical Dial Indicator, English
• Vertical Displacement Transducer Assembly 15mm Travel with 5 Pin Din Plug Bracket for Shear Box
• Weight Set A
• Weight Set B
