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Triaxial cell for the testing of geomaterials in compression and in shear

US8770038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2009
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0256
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a cell for testing geomaterials on cylindrical specimens, of rock, ground or materials manufactured on sampling sites, including at least one piston for subjecting a specimen to a stress directed along the longitudinal axis of the specimen. According to the invention, the cell has, in addition, means for shearing the specimen, capable of cracking the specimen while it is being compressed in said at least one piston.

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