The SB2010 large scale shear box is the most up-to-date and technologically advanced direct shear box available.
Designed and developed to determine the shear strength of soil specimen in accordance with BS1377 Part 7 1990, the SB2010 can also be used on geo-synthetics.
Fully automated the SB2010 incorporates a PC controller for operating the machine, logging and displaying test data in real-time and for reporting.
Benefits of the SB2010 shear box:
- Complies to BS1377 Part 7 1990
- Fully automatic loading and displacement measurement
- Integral reference arm, optional rated winch for easy handling
- Hydraulically controlled vertical loading system
- Precision stepper motor for horizontal loading
- Direct measurement of load by calibrated load cells
- Full calibration and support services available
| All of our equipment is supplied fully calibrated to UK national standards. | |
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| SB2010 shear box | |
| Features | Fully automated testoperation Stepper motor for precision controlled horizontal loading rate Test data is displayed in real-time Heavy duty hand winch included for removal of sample box Safety features include overload sensors and emergency stop button |
| Max sample box size | L 302mm x W 305mm x D100mm upper & lower |
| Programmable strain rate | 0 to 10mm/min |
| Strain rate resolution | 0.1mm/min |
| Maximum travel | 50mm |
| Travel resolution | 0.01mm |
| Overall dimensions | L 750mm x W 1600mm x D1850mm |
| Weight | Approx 1010Kg |
| Max lateral load | 100KN |
| Lateral load cell range | 0 to 100KN |
| Lateral load cellnon-linearity | 0.1% FS |
| Max vertical load | 100KN |
| Vertical load cell range | 0 to 50KN |
| Vertical load cellnon-linearity | 0.1% FS |
| Vertical LVDT range | 0 to 25mm |
| LVDT non-linearity | 0.07% FS |
| Power supply | Three phase VAC (240VACto 440VAC three phase converter can be supplied) |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet |
The SB2010 shear box is a closed loop system controlled by a PC controller with user friendly and intuitive software. The system is networkable and can integrate fully with laboratory IT.
Horizontal loads up to 100KN are applied using a precision stepper motor to ensure accurate speed of advancement, whilst load is measured directly using a calibrated load cell.
Vertical loads up to 100KN are applied using a high performance hydraulic proportional valve and cylinder, and is measured directly using a calibrated load cell.
