Field Shear Vane Test Kit

Main Features

  • Measuring Range 0 to 260 kPa
  • Three (3) vane sizes – small, medium and large
  • Supplied with 6 x 500mm extension rods, dummy vane, spanners, instruction manual
  • All stainless steel construction
  • Includes hard plastic compartmentalised carry case
SKU: 16-T0174.IMP Categories: , ,

Description

Used to measure the undrained shear strength (Cu) of cohesive soils.  The vane tester consists of a cylindrical body with a torsional spring and three interchangeable vanes of different sizes used depending upon the expected strength of the soil. During operation the vane is driven for 5-6 cm into the soil and then turned with the handle. Deeper measures can be obtained using the supplied extension rods.  The dummy vane is used to correct for the skin friction of the extension rods.

Technical Specs

  • Measuring Range: 0 -260 kPa
  • Scale: 0-130 x 2 kPa
  • Vane sizes: 32 x 16mm (0-260 kPa), 40 x 20mm (0-130 kPa), 50.8 x 25.4mm (0-65 kPa)
  • Thread size (vanes and rods): M6
  • Case Dimensions: 52 x 34 x 13cm (LWD)
  • Total weight with case: approx. 4.8 kg
  • Calibration certificate available only as upgrade option (16-T0174/NATA)

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