Journal Published Online: 01 June 1988
Volume 11, Issue 2

Servo-Controlled Cuboidal Shear Device

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A servo-controlled cuboidal shear device with automatic data acquisition system is described. Provisions are made for pore-pressure measurements with specially designed “needle” piezometers. Complete stress-strain curves can be obtained with strains up to 20%. The application of servo-control in Ko consolidation and strain controlled loading is illustrated with flow charts and experimental data.

Author Information

Sivakugan, N
National Building Research Organization, Colombo-5, Sri Lanka
Chameau, J-L
School of Civil Engineerig, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Holtz, RD
School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Altschaeffl, AG
School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Stock #: GTJ10957J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10957J