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Test Apparatus

Triaxial Machines

MachineAxial Stress (MPa)Pc (MPa)Pp (MPa)Temp (°C)Displacement Rate (µm/s)Sample Dimensions
11100500200Can add.001 to 503”
2None500200Can add.001 to 503”
31800700200600.001 to 201”
41800600200600.001 to 201.5”
51800700200600.001 to 201”

Other Machines

MachineNormal Stress (MPa)Displacement RateShear Loading RateSample
Rotary0.41 µm/s to 1 m/s 15”
Direct Shear150.001 to 1000 µm/s 3”
2 meter press8 .00001 to .01 MPa/s1.5 x 1.5 m

 

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