The ShearTrac III system can perform the consolidation and shearing phases (static or cyclic) on large size samples under fully automatic control. It is an intelligent shear and load frame combination allowing both vertical and horizontal load and displacement applications. The system incorporates high load capacity motor systems (micro-stepper or servo) that offer superior precision and repeatability.
With its high load capacity, broad range of testing flexibility, and overall ease of use the ShearTrac III is the preferred large shear machine on the market.
Dual micro-stepper motors (H/V) to perform static/monotonic shear testing in a 305 x 305 x 205 mm (12 x 12 x 8 in) shear box for soils/aggregate, rock, and geosynthetics (geomembrane, geotextile, GCL, geogrid, etc.). It can also be used for determining the interface frictional properties of soil and geosynthetics and internal friction of GCLs. With additional hardware added direct simple shear is performed on 305 mm (12 in) diameter samples using a Teflon-coated ring stack.
Servo motor (H) and micro-stepper motor (V) to perform static and cyclic shear testing on 305 mm (12 in) diameter samples using a Teflon-coated ring stack. With additional hardware added shear box testing can be performed.
Features & Benefits
Built-in Safety Features
Over-load and over-travel protections to prevent system damage
Control Flexibility
Stress (load) or strain (displacement) control
Automated or Manual Control
Fully automated via computer or standalone capability via front panel display and keypad for system control and data collection
Precision Mechanics
Micro-stepper, electronic motor systems offer precise loading and shearing
Superior Reliability
More accurate, reliable, and easier to maintain than units requiring hydraulics or air pressure
Versatile Testing Applications
Test soil, aggregate, rock, and geosynthetics (geomembrane, geotextile, GCL, geogrid, etc.), as well as the interface frictional properties of soil and geosynthetics and internal frictions of GCLs
Reduced sample size inserts – 152 mm (6 in) or 205 mm (8 in)
Gripping plates for geosynthetics
Direct simple shear hardware
Rock shear rings and jig set
Warranty
12 month warranty; extended warranties available
Testing Capabilities
Direct shear on soil and aggregates
Static and cyclic direct simple shear on soil and aggregates
Interface frictional properties of soil & geosynthetics
Internal friction of GCL
Rock shear
1-D incremental consolidation up to 32 steps
Constant volume swell
Constant stress swell (free swell)