This High Pressure Triaxial Test Cell is reinforced to allow safe triaxial shear testing at pressures up to 500psi (34.4bar), and is used for triaxial shear testing of soil specimens up to 3in (76.2mm) diameter. The cell uses a stainless steel 1in (25.4mm) diameter piston in an internally lubed u-cup for extremely low breakaway friction. A piston lock and dial indicator bracket are also provided. The test cell features quality zero-volume change brass ball valves and fittings. Heavy, machined aluminum base and top are anodized to resist corrosion.
Triaxial Test Cell Kits contain all components required to test a particular specimen size, and are purchased separately to outfit the cell for each size tested. Kits include a Top Cap and Bottom Pedestal, two Porous Stones, four Sealing O-Rings and two 0.012in Latex Membranes. The pedestal is keyed to prevent pinching of tubing during set up and have flow-through lines. Components are also available individually. At least one Kit or the necessary individual components are required for proper operation of the Test Cell. Additional Kits and components are available.
Features:
- Heavy, clear acrylic chamber material has stainless steel reinforcing bands
- Cell chamber is 4.75in (120.7mm) inside diameter for specimen diameters up to 3in (76.2mm)
- Rugged, corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum base and top
- High quality valves and fittings in brass
Included Items:
- 3600H 4.75in Triaxial Test Cell, High Pressure
- Fluid Lines
- Dial Indicator Bracket
Maximum Specimen Size | 3.0in (76.2mm) |
Pressure Rating | 500psi (34.5bar) |
Inside Diameter | 4.75in (120.7mm) |
Inside Chamber Height | 10.75in (273mm) |
Triaxial Test Cells meet ASTM and AASHTO requirements for triaxial shear testing of soil samples. Models are sold as basic Test Cells, then outfitted for testing specific sample sizes with your choice of available Test Cell Kits or individual components and accessories, purchased separately.
<td height="21""21""21"Sample Diameter Compatibility | |||||||||||
Triaxial Test Cell | 1.4in | 1.5in | 1.87in | 2.0in | 2.36in | 2.42in | 2.5in | 2.8in | 3.0in | 4.0in | 6.0in |
(35.6mm) | (38.1mm) | (47.5mm) | (50.8mm) | (59.9mm) | (61.5mm) | (63.5mm) | (71.1mm) | (76.2mm) | (101.6mm) | (152.4mm) |