Soil Mechanics Testing Equipment

Soil Mechanics Testing Equipment

Soil mechanics is a branch of civil engineering where the analysis of soil proeprties is a priorty to ensure a secure foundation for a variety of structures. Common procedures for testing Soil include extracting, examining and testng represeative samples to undestand the properties of the soil.Read More...

One of the most common testing procedures of Soil Mechanics involve testing the rate and magnitude of consolidation by which the sol decreases in volume. Consolidation involves the drcrease in water content of a saturatd sl without replacing the water by air. The extraction of water through the application of static loads allows for further analysis regarding the stress impacted on soil samples. Following a consolidation test, the next most common test performed is to determine the shear strength of a soil material. Shear strength allows for the calculation of the magnitude of shear stress that a soil can sustain. The shear resistance of a soil sample is directly related to the result of friction and the interlocking of particles.

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Further tests are available for the testing of Soil samples which will allow for further analysis of the mechanical properties. Contact your NextGen representative today to further discuss how we can be your Quality Control solution.

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Moisture Determination Balance - GenMoist

Moisture Determination Balance - GenMoist

GenMoist is designed to automatically and simultaneously dry and weight a solid sample for the determination of moisture content. The machine provides a continuous direct readout for both the weight and the percentage moisture loss through the entire cycle. It has a build-in timer.

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MULTISPEED Digital Automatic Universal Tester for Displacement Controlled Tests

MULTISPEED Digital Automatic Universal Tester for Displacement Controlled Tests

The new MULTISPEED tester is the ideal solution for Road testing laboratory. The 50 kN capacity and the fully variable test speed of 0.2 to 51 mm/min make it possible to perform not only the CBR and Marshall tests, but many other applications as for instance Indirect Tensile test, Quick Triaxial tests, Unconfined and Uniaxial soil testing and, in general, all test to be performed under displacement control. The machine can be equipped with analogical or digital load/displacement measurement systems as well as with the specific accessories, to suit either the field or central laboratory requirement.

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Dynamic Triaxial Systems 1000 kPa

Dynamic Triaxial Systems 1000 kPa

Dynatriax systems are ideal for commercial and research laboratories for the following applications: Liquefaction potential, Strength degradation due to cyclic loading, Shear modulus and damping ratio, resilient modulus, Effects of blasting in mines and quarries, Effect of ocean waves on costal and off shore structures.

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Automatic Triaxial Test Systems

Automatic Triaxial Test Systems

The AUTOTRIAX Automatic triaxial system not only can perform Effective Stress triaxial tests with all the above vantages but is the unique and indispensable apparatus to perform the Stress Path test.

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NG-Oedometer - Front Loading Oedometers - Consolidation Test

NG-Oedometer - Front Loading Oedometers - Consolidation Test

This test determines the rate and magnitude of consolidation of a soil specimen restrained laterally and subjected to a number of successive increments of vertical loads.

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ACE - Automatic Computerized Oedometer

ACE - Automatic Computerized Oedometer

ACE - is the most advanced automatic computerized oedometer for testing soil consolidation that can measure the response of soil specimens.

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Shearmatic 300 - Large Shear Testing Machine

Shearmatic 300 - Large Shear Testing Machine

The SHEARMATIC 300 automatic machine is ideal for testing geosyntetics and also soil and other materials that contain large particles of up to 20 mm largest dimension. Sample size up to 300 mm square can be tested, with inserts allowing the testing of smaller sample sizes. See accessories.

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Resonant Column and Torsional Shear Tester

Resonant Column and Torsional Shear Tester

RESONANT COLUMN combines the features of both resonant column and torsional shear into a single unit including the current driven motor to apply torsional load to sample, a series of transducers with signal conditioning, a cell and back pressure electro-pneumatic control system and a data logger.

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Automatic Shear Testing Machine

Automatic Shear Testing Machine

The microprocessor control system, therefore, allows the machine to work as an automatic stand-alone unit: the test measurements (force and displacements) a re directly displayed and stored in memory according to pre-set recording modes. The PC is only temporary required to download the test data via the RS 232 port once the test is completed. The data can be processed by the Direct and residual shear Geo-Analysis templates. See accessories.

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Shearmatic - Automatic Shear Testing Machine

Shearmatic - Automatic Shear Testing Machine

This microprocessor based advanced model, is a stand-alone machine, driven by a high-resolution stepper motor with epicyclical reduction gear with reduced backlash. Incorporate a pneumatic closed loop system for the automatic application of the axial pressure by a high performance pressure regulator, with the main advantage of eliminating the manual loading of the dead weights. Excellent and high resistance techno-polymeric material has been adopted for the carriage of the shear box. It offers excellent resistance to corrosion, wear and tear and is resistant to all chemicals found in a soil specimen. The carriage is lightweight and easy to clean.

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Laboratory Vane Apparatus

Laboratory Vane Apparatus

The laboratory vane apparatus is based on an original concept of the Transport and Road Research Laboratory of the United Kingdom. It can be provided with a wide range of vane sizes, although as standard, it is sold with the 12.7 mm square vane and a set of four calibrated springs. The test can be performed directly on the sample or in the sample contained in the sampling tube. In this case the NG-WF1736 Attachment for 38 and 100 mm dia. sampling tubes, should be used. See accessories.

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