Filed Vane Shear Test Apparatus

This Apparatus is designed for conducting Vane Shear Test from the bottom of bore hole in saturated cohesive deposits, for determining their shearing strength.
The Equipment consists of Torque applicator assembly mounted on a base. A gear wheel, which is marked in degrees, holds a torque ring and is geared to the crank.
The torque ring has a section cut from it and deforms as torque is applied and the resultant deformation is indicated by a dial gauge. A Pointer is provided for registering the rotation of the vane.
A detachable stand is provided to anchor the instrument. An attachment to securely hold the string of rods is provided.
The outfit consists of the following:

1Torque Applicator Assembly Capacity 2000 kg a cm complete with stand
2Vane 37.5 mm dia x 75 mm high
3Vane 50 mm dia x 100 mm high
4Torque Rod 60 cms long
5Rods Quick coupling type 1 m long ----- 25
6Rods Quick Coupling Type 0.5 m long
7Dummy Rod

The drilling Equipment and casing for borehole and jacking arrangement which are required for performing the test, do not form part of the above outfit.
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