Custom Soil Ring Shear Test Apparatus Manufacturer, Pricelist

The Ring Shear Test Apparatus is a precision instrument used to determine the shear strength of soil under long-term shear or large displacement conditions, especially suitable for studying geological engineering problems such as landslides and progressive soil failure. The following is a description of its main characteristics, composition, and applications

 

Experimental principle

Continuous shearing is achieved through circular design, overcoming the disadvantage of traditional direct shear instruments that cannot measure residual strength due to displacement limitations.

Measuring the residual shear strength of soil after long-term shear, which is the stable strength of the soil structure after complete failure, is crucial for landslide stability analysis.

Product Description

Instrument Composition

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Cutting Box: The core component is a circular (concentric) structure, divided into upper and lower parts. The inner ring fixes the soil sample, and the outer ring rotates to apply shear force, achieving infinite shear displacement. Outer diameter: 10-20 cm; Inner diameter: 6-10 cm; Height: 1-5 cm.

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Loading System: Vertical load via air pressure, hydraulic pressure, or weights to simulate burial depth pressure. Shear load is motor-driven with torque sensor records.

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Measurement System: Includes displacement sensors for shear monitoring, pore water pressure sensors for saturated soil, and a real-time data acquisition system.

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Control System: Adjustable shear rate (0.001-10 mm/min), normal stress control, and support for drained/undrained experimental modes.

Soil Ring Shear Tester Equipment

Key Parameters Monitored:

  • Shear strength parameters: residual internal friction angle (φᵣ), cohesion (cᵣ).
  • Stress strain curve: reflects the softening process from peak to residual strength.
  • Volume change: dilatancy or compressibility monitoring.

Application Areas

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Geological Hazard Research: Evaluating the long-term stability of landslide sliding surfaces.

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Soil Mechanics Research: Analyzing failure mechanisms of soft soils like clay and clay interlayers.

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Engineering Design: Stability analysis of slopes, embankments, and tunnel supports.

Standard Specifications

International Compliance

Our equipment is fully compliant with international standards including ASTM D6467 and ISO 17892-10, as well as specific industry geological and geotechnical testing standards.

Technical Parameters

Soil Sample Size 100mm outer diameter, 60mm inner diameter, 20mm height. Sample area: 50.27cm², average value 8.17cm.
Vertical Loading Servo pneumatic loading: 0-10KN, adjustable and constant based on sample area.
Torque Shear Sensor Range: 0-50N.m; Accuracy: ± 0.1N.m
Voltage Requirements 220V, 24V, 50Hz
Shear Speed 0.001-4.5mm/min, stepless speed regulation, real-time adjustable.
Air Source 0.8Mpa
Data Logger System Integrated acquisition instrument, professional software, and computer for storage, recording, and torque analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of a Ring Shear Tester over conventional direct shear instruments?

The circular structure allows for "infinite" shear displacement, which avoids the physical displacement limitations inherent in standard direct shear boxes, making it ideal for measuring residual strength.

Which international testing standards does this equipment support?

The system is designed to meet ASTM D6467 and ISO 17892-10 standards for geological and geotechnical soil testing.

How is the vertical load applied to the soil sample?

The system uses a vertical radial servo pneumatic loading system capable of applying 0-10KN of constant pressure to simulate various soil burial depths.

Can the shear speed be adjusted during the experiment?

Yes, the tester features stepless speed regulation from 0.001 to 4.5mm/min, which can be adjusted at any time via the control system.

What data can the acquisition system record?

The data logger and software record real-time shear stress, displacement, large shear torque force, and volume changes (dilatancy or compressibility).

What are the typical sample dimensions?

The standard sample size is 100mm outer diameter, 60mm inner diameter, and 20mm height, providing a sample area of approximately 50.27cm².

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