Geotechnical: Triaxial

Triaxial load frames

TRITECH, Triaxial Load Frames

Standard BS 1377:8 /ASTM D2850, D4767 / NF P94 070, P94 074

WF 10026
Tritech triaxial load frame 10 kN cap. 230-110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

WF 10056
Tritech triaxial load frame 50 kN cap. 230-110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

WF 10076
Tritech triaxial load frame 100 kN cap. 230-110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. General description The Tritech range of triaxial load frames has been designed to be used as part of a computer-controlled triaxial system or as a stand-alone unit. The RS 232 interface enables the Tritech to be used with any computer. The control buttons on the front panel provide fast/slow, up/down and stop commands for platen movement. A waterproof membrane seals the panel and digital display from water and dust. A rapid approach facility is provided to reduce set-up time. The automatic datum facility returns the Tritech to previous settings when switched on and micro switches prevent platen over travel. The load frame is of rigid chromed steel twin column construction, for rigidity at high loads. All external parts are either stove enamel painted or chrome plated for corrosion protection. The loading platen is made from stainless steel.

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Tritech, Triaxial load frames (continued)

Technical specifications Models Maximum sample size Minimum speed Maximum speed Maximum load Minimum vertical clearance Maximum vertical clearance Horizontal clearance Platen diameter Platen travel Dimensions (HxWxD) Power (W) WF 10026 10 kN cap. 75 mm dia. 0.00001 mm per minute 9.99999 mm per minute 10 kN 440 mm 880 mm 278 mm 158 mm 70 mm 1240x363x320 mm 300 WF 10056 50 kN cap. 105 mm dia. 0.00001 mm per minute 9.99999 mm per minute 50 kN 335 mm 1000 mm 364 mm 158 mm 100 mm 1460x503x380 mm 600 WF 10076 100 kN cap. 150 mm dia. 0.00001 mm per minute 9.99999 mm per minute 100 kN 390 mm 1040 mm 550 mm 158 mm 100 mm 1700x703x503 mm 680

A stand is available for the 100 kN load frame.

Main features RS 232 control interface Digital control Speed range 0.00001 to 9.99999 mm per minute Rapid approach facility Audible alarm at limit of travel All steel construction, stainless steel platen The quality of the design has eliminated all vibrations that can affect the specimen under test

The Tritech machines are versatile, compact and easy to use bench mounted load frames. They can be used for a variety of test procedures from simple uniaxial to the more sophisticated effective stress triaxial tests. The Tritech 10 unit provides a high quality testing capability at low loads.

WF 10026 with accessories

WF 10076 with accessories

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Triaxial cells

WF Triaxial cells for specimens up to 150 mm dia.

All cells are fitted as standard with 5 no volume change valves, built-in ram clamp, dial gauge or transducer supports and large easy to use clamp control handles. The length of the chamber is suitable for submersible load cells. In addition WF provides a service to adapt cells to accommodate special testing requirements.

WF 11121
Conversion set for testing 38 mm samples in WF 10751 70 mm triaxial cell

WF 11122
Conversion set for testing 1.4 in. samples in WF 10751 70 mm triaxial cell

WF 11125
Triaxial cells Code Nominal size ( mm) Max. specimen size ( mm) Max. working pressure (kPa) Max. height (mm) Diameter (mm)* Weight (kg)
* Including valves

Conversion set for testing 50 mm samples in WF 10751 70 mm triaxial cell WF 10201 38 35-50 2000 410 350 7 WF 10751 70 38-71 3400 500 400 15 WF 11001 100 50-105 2000 564 440 21 WF 11144 150 100-150 2000 650 500 40

WF 11136
Conversion set for testing 50 mm samples in WF 11001 100 mm triaxial cell

WF 11138
Conversion set for testing 2.8 in. samples in WF 11001 100 mm triaxial cell

WF 11139
Conversion set for testing 70 mm samples in WF 11001 100 mm triaxial cell - Standard length chamber accepts submersible load cells - Rapid assembly design - Cells are designed to accommodate a specimen with a length twice its diameter Conversion sets The sets listed are used to test smaller sample sizes in the 70 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm triaxial cells. Each set consists of a pedestal, top cap and drainage lead.

General specifications - Light alloy construction, stainless steel ram and O ring seal - Built-in cell ram clamp - Includes pillar and anvil for strain dial gauge or transducer - Five on/off no-volume change valves fitted as standard - Sample sizes between 35 mm and 150 mm dia.

WF 11140
Conversion set for testing 100 mm samples in WF 11144 150 mm triaxial cell

Important note. The Advanced Triaxial Cells with wire outlets for transducers are shown on page 42.

Main features Banded cell For extra protection when using compressed air systems 2000 kPa and 3400 kPa working pressure 3400 kPa on 70 mm cell

Separate cell chamber clamping Prevents over stressing chamber. Ensures correct alignment.

WF 10201

WF 10751

WF 11001

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Triaxial cells

Triaxial cells accessories (Part No.) Cell type WF 10201 Sample size 1.4 in. 35 mm 38 mm 50 mm 2.8 in. 70 mm 100 mm 105 mm 150 mm Pedestal WF 10230 WF 10231 WF 10240 WF 10251 WF 10776 WF 10777 WF 11033 WF 11034 WF 11166 Top cap(1) WF 10310 WF 10311 WF 10320 WF 10331 WF 10761 WF 10762 WF 11011 WF 11012 WF 11151 Base disc WF 10370 WF 10371 WF 10380 WF 10391 WF 10771 WF 10772 WF 11021 WF 11022 WF 11161 Pair of porous disc WF 10550 WF 10551 WF 10560 WF 10571 WF 10841 WF 10842 WF 11111 WF 11112 WF 11231 Membrane(2) WF 10490 WF 10490 WF 10500 WF 10510 WF 10821 WF 10821 WF 11091 WF 11091 WF 11221 O ring(2) WF 10520 WF 10520 WF 10530 WF 10540 WF 10831 WF 10831 WF 11100 WF 11100 WF 11240

WF 10751 WF 11001 WF 11144

(1) Including drainage leads (2) Pack of 10

Sample accessories (Part No.) Cell type WF 10201 Sample size 1.4 in. 35 mm 38 mm 50 mm 2.8 in. 70 mm 100 mm 105 mm 150 mm Suction device WF 10460 WF 10460 WF 10460 WF 10480 WF 10810 WF 10810 WF 11080 WF 11081 WF 11210 O ring placing tool WF 10542 WF 10542 WF 10542 WF 10544 WF 10545 WF 10545 WF 10546 WF 10547 WF 10548 Three part split former WF 10400 WF 10401 WF 10410 WF 10421 WF 10801 WF 10802 WF 11052 WF 11191 Two part split mould WF 10430 WF 10431 WF 10440 WF 10451 WF 10792 WF 10793 WF 11053 WF 11054 Filter drains WF 10669 WF 10669 WF 10670 WF 10671 WF 10866 WF 10866 WF 11044 WF 11044 WF 11242 Hand samplers WF 10627 WF 10622 WF 10623 WF 10624 WF 10628 WF 10625 WF 10626 WF 10629 -

WF 10751 WF 11001 WF 11144

Triaxial sample

Top drainage

Top cap

Porous stone Membrane

Filter paper for side drainage

Sample
Porous stone

Triaxial cell accessories

Back pressure

O rings

Pedestal Cell base Load frame pedestal

Pore water pressure Pore water pressure

WF 10623

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Accessories for triaxial frames

Load rings
Models 1 2 Max load capacity kN 5 10 20 30 50

Code WF 14110 WF 14130 WF 14180 WF 14200 WF 14220 WF 14260 WF 14270

The load rings can be fitted with transducer for electronic measurement as follows:

WF 17005
Linear potentiometric transducer 10 mm travel

WF 17083
Mounting bracket for potentiometric transducer

Load ring with transducer and mounting bracket

Load rings

Load measurement inside the triaxial cell

Wykeham Farrance internal load cells have been designed to work inside the triaxial cell. They have a low hysteresis and very good linearity together with a substantial over load safety feature.

Technical specifications Overload capacity: 200% Rated output: 2 mV/V Excitation voltage: 10 V DC Non-linearity: 0.05% full scale Hysteresis: 0.05% full scale Deflection at full load: 0.05 mm Maximum side force without effect: 50% full scale Compensated temperature range: 0 to 50C Thermal zero and sensitivity shift: 0.02% full scale/C max. Cable length: 2 metres Diameter: 75 mm Height excluding ram or stub: 50 mm Weight excluding ram or stub: 850 g

Submersible load cells fitted with rams of 15.5 mm dia. to suit triaxial cell WF 10201 Part number kN WF 17091 WF 17104 WF 17108 1.0 5.0 10.0 Capacity kgf 100 500 1000

Submersible load cells fitted with rams of 25.0 mm dia. to suit triaxial cells WF 10751, WF 11001, and WF 11144 Part number kN WF 17092 WF 17105 WF 17109 WF 17117 1.0 5.0 10.0 25.0 Capacity kgf 100 500 1000 2500

WF 17104 Submersible load cell fitted with a ram for a triaxial cell

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Accessories for triaxial frames

Axial strain measurement

WF 14580
Dial gauge 50x0.01 mm 58 mm dia. clockwise rotation Weight approx.: 200 g

Axial displacement transducers, mounting brackets and blocks WF 17006

Axial displacement potentiometric transducer, 25 mm travel

WF 17057
Mounting bracket for WF 10751, 11001, 11144 triaxial cells, 25 mm dia. ram

WF 17007
Axial displacement potentiometric transducer, 50 mm travel

WF 17082
Mounting block for potentiometric transducers Note: Each displacement transducer must be completed with WF 17082 mounting block and WF 17056 (or WF 17057) to be connected to the triaxial cell ram.

WF 17056
Mounting bracket for WF 10201 triaxial cell, 15.5 mm dia. ram

Dial gauge fitted to the load ring

WF 17006 with WF 17082

Axial displacement transduce fitted on triaxial cell with mounting bracket WF 17057 and mounting block WF 17082

Triaxial cell fitted with submersible load cell

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