Vane Shear Apparatus
The Vane shear test is very fast and economical method of measuring the shear strength of cohesive soils as compared with other methods. Vane shear test determines the undrained shear strength of soils in undisturbed and in remolded condition. The apparatus available in both hand operated and motorized.
Key Features of Vane shear Apparatus
Rapid and cost effective: The vane shear test is a fast and cost-effective method.
The apparatus consists of a hand-operated frame with a 200mm diameter base plate, compatible with standard specimen molds and sample tubes.
The Motorized apparatus Comes with 38 and 110mm sample holder
The motorized version produces a shearing rate of 10° per minute.
Applications of Vane shear Apparatus
Used in controlled laboratory settings, for undisturbed and remolded soil samples.
Field Vane Shear Apparatus used for in-situ testing, directly measuring the undrained shear strength in the field.
Determining the bearing capacity of soils for foundation construction.
The vane shear test can be used to determine soil sensitivity, which determines the loss of strength and structure under loading.
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