Bidirectional Cyclic Direct Simple Shear Testing System

Bidirectional cyclic direct simple shear enables researchers and geotechnical engineers to subject specimens to cyclic and monotonic loads in two directions. Example applications include:

– Simulating the 3D loads and displacements that soil is subjected to for offshore structures

– Assessing liquefaction triggering and susceptibility considering 3D loads and displacements

– Application of both components of strong ground motion on the specimen in the form of Cyclic Stress Ratio (CSR) or strain rate time histories