Direct Shear Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-STLE-13016
Quick Answer: The Direct Shear Apparatus (Motorised Six Speed) is a motorised soil shear testing machine with six rates of strain (1.25, 0.25, 0.05, 0.01, 0.0002 and 0.0004 mm/min), working on 230 V AC with a net weight of 185 kg.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Motorised, with six rates of strain
- Rates of strain of 1.25, 0.25, 0.05, 0.01, 0.0002 and 0.0004 mm/min
- Works on 230 V AC
- Net weight of 185 kg
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rates of strain | Six: 1.25, 0.25, 0.05, 0.01, 0.0002 and 0.0004 mm/min |
| Supply | 230 V AC |
| Net weight | 185 kg |
About This Product
In the direct shear test a soil specimen is placed in a split shear box, loaded with a normal stress and sheared along the plane between the two halves, and the shear force and displacement are recorded. Repeating the test at different normal stresses gives the strength parameters of the soil. A motorised unit with selectable strain rates lets slow rates be used for drained tests on fine soils, and faster rates for quicker checks. Students use it in soil mechanics classes to find the shear strength of soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What strain rates does the Direct Shear Apparatus (Motorised Six Speed) offer?
It has six rates of strain: 1.25, 0.25, 0.05, 0.01, 0.0002 and 0.0004 mm/min.
Q2. What supply does it need and how heavy is it?
It works on 230 V AC and has a net weight of 185 kg.
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For a quotation on the Direct Shear Apparatus (Motorised Six Speed), contact School Lab Equipment India.