Direct Shear Testing Machine Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-CEL-12154
Quick Answer: The Direct Shear Testing Machine measures the shear strength of soil, rock and similar samples, using a square or circular shear box in two halves in which the specimen carries a constant load while an increasing horizontal force is applied to one half.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Measures the shear strength of soil, rock and similar material samples
- Square or circular box separated into two halves
- Constant load on the specimen while the horizontal force increases on one section of the box
- Shear force and normal load measured directly
- Rate of strain set by the speed at which the horizontal force is applied
- Load yoke helps balance the loading system
About This Product
The direct shear test is a standard soil mechanics test for finding the shear strength of a soil. The sample is placed in a split box and a constant load is applied to it. One half of the box is then pushed sideways with an increasing force until the sample shears along the plane between the two halves. Shear force and normal load are read directly, and repeating the test at different normal loads lets students work out the strength parameters of the soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Direct Shear Testing Machine measure?
It measures the shear strength of soil, rock and similar material samples.
Q2. How does the shear box work?
The box is square or circular and separated into two halves. The specimen carries a constant load while an increasing horizontal force is applied to one section, causing shear failure between the box sections.
Q3. What controls the rate of strain?
The rate of strain is set by the speed at which the horizontal force is applied.
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