Autotriax 2 Automatic Triaxial Tests System Brochure
Autotriax 2 Automatic Triaxial Tests System Brochure
Autotriax 2 Automatic Triaxial Tests System Brochure
LOAD COMPRESSION
UNLOAD COMPRESSION
Retaining walls (passive)
K0 LOADING σ’ constant
σ’ increase
UNLOAD EXTENSION LOAD
EXTENSION
AUTOTRIAX 2 is an advanced triaxial testing system that can automatically perform up to six whole
and independent tests concurrently, without any human intervention.
This new versatile and expandable testing system can perform many different triaxial and other
tests in accordance with international Standards.
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Solenoid valves
for on/off pressure flow
User-friendly graphical interface with Compact Control Unit for data New design pressure system
real-time display of all transducers acquisition plus control unit connected Hydromatic pressure/volume controllers
and calculated data for all live tests to a PC via a LAN network allows you with open/close automatic valves can
allows you to select graphical plots of to expand your system to perform reach up to 3,500 kPa and have a volume
measured and calculated data. additional tests. capacity of 250 cc.
Technical Specifications
Maximum no. of simultaneous tests: 6 Specimen range: 38, 50, 70, 100, 150 mm diameter
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OTHER TESTS
Stress Path test
module software
For the For the
performance of performance
California Bearing of K0 loading
Ratio test stages
CBR test module K0 test module
software software
For the
For the performance
determination of unsaturated
Effective/ total stress tests with the
of compressive
shear strength (CU/CD/UU) axis translation
Unconfined test base test software Unsaturated method
module software test module software
For the
For the performance
performance of of constant
consolidation tests rate of flow
with constant rate and constant
of strain hydraulic
CRS test module Permeability test gradient stages
software module software
Up to six independent
systems with different
configurations can
be controlled by
the same PC.
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q=(σ’ + σ’ )
Retaining walls Shallow foundations
(active) σ’ constant
σ’ constant σ’ increase
σ’ decrease
LOAD COMPRESSION
UNLOAD COMPRESSION
Retaining walls (passive)
K0 LOADING σ’ constant
σ’ increase
UNLOAD EXTENSION LOAD
EXTENSION
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Permeability tests
This test allows laboratory measurement of the hydraulic conductivity (coefficient of permeability)
of water saturated porous materials.
Single pressure
extension control unit
for permeability tests
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Unsaturated triaxial tests are performed to simulate the behavior of soil in unsaturated
conditions by adopting the axis translation method with High Air Entry Stone (HAES).
Schematic of typical unsaturated applications
Slip surface
Real life applications:
•• Embankments
•• Unsaturated slopes
Ground waterlevel
Volume change
measurement
Air pressure
extension
control unit for
unsaturated tests
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CRS cell
Additional accessories required
•• Continuous monitoring
for this configuration:
of test parameters (axial
•• CRS cell, among the two
load, pore pressure and
possible types listed below
axial compression)
•• Base plate
•• Sample dimension
•• CRS test module software
63.5 x 25.4 mm
•• Max. working pressure
3,500 kPa
•• Relatively short time to
perform consolidation test
CRS cells
26-WF0360/AS 26-WF0360/AD
CRS cell compatible with Existing banded triaxial
submersible load cell cell with CRS adaptor
compatible with
submersible load cell
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Unconfined test
Quick and easy method to
determine the undrained
Additional accessories
compressive strength of
required for this
cohesive soils
configuration:
•• Upper and lower platens Specimen dimensions:
•• Transducer bracket 38 to 100 mm dia.
•• External load cell
External load cell is required
•• Unconfined test
module software
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Ordering information
Load frame: Tritech Pressure and Volume Controller
Number of Max Pressure
Model Model
pressure lines kPa
Triaxial load frame 50 kN 28-WF4005
29-WF43SA 1,700
One
Triaxial load frame 100 kN 28-WF4010
29-WF45SA 3,500
Hydromatic
29-WF43DA 1,700
Two
Data aquisition and control unit 29-WF45DA 3,500
Submersible 28-WF6356* 25 kN
load cells
Control and processing software 28-WF6357* 50 kN
For a complete test configuration, visit our website or contact our dedicated team of
experienced geotechnical engineers on [email protected].
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For support from our expert Customer Care Team, contact your local Wykeham
Farrance distributor or email [email protected].
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© 2018 Wykeham Farrance— The designs and specifications of any Wykeham Farrance products may be subject to change without notice. AUTOTRIAX 2 – 09.2018