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Apparatus and method for cyclic simple shear testing of soil samples

US4149407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1978
Grant dateApr 17, 1979
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Expiry dateJan 30, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0044
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for testing soil samples in which two similar samples of soil to be cyclic simple shear tested are positioned on opposite sides of a loading plate and subjected to a load normal to the plate. Simultaneously, the plate is moved transversely to apply a dynamic load to the samples. Soil response is studied by monitoring both loads and the transverse movement of the plate.

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