Triaxial
Triaxial soil testing measures a soil or rock sample’s shear strength by placing the sample in a pressurized chamber and shearing it until the sample fails. Once the sample is inside the triaxial soil testing machine, the device applies stress along multiple axes from the parallel platens that bookend the specimen. When the sample fails, the machine collects data regarding the sample’s stress and strain characteristics. This data can be used to determine how stable soil is for construction purposes and figure out whether it will collapse or support the structure.
Forney stocks several different models of triaxial testing machines and accessories. For example, take a look at our six-inch diameter triaxial test chamber, which features clear acrylic chambers with heavy walls. The chamber’s aluminum caps have dual drain ports, while the top cap has quick disconnect fittings, allowing for a simple setup.
This triaxial soil testing machine has a ground and polished stainless steel piston, sealed with a lubed u-cup for low breakaway friction. In addition, you’ll receive some other triaxial soil test equipment, including sample caps, sample stones, a piston lock, and a dial indicator support bracket. We also offer dial indicators and digital two-channel readouts with displacement transducers.
If you’re looking to test the flexwall permeability of soil samples, check out our flexwall permeability chambers, available in several sizes. Not sure which of our triaxial testing machines and accessories you need for your soil testing processes? Simply contact Forney at our convenience, and we can help you determine which of our products best suits your requirements.
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 6 Inch Diameter (152.4 mm)
SKU: LA-3674
Triaxial Test Chamber, 6 In (152.4 mm) Diameter
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 6 Inch Diameter, Stainless (152.4 mm)
SKU: LA-3674-SS
Triaxial Test Chamber, 6 In (152.4 mm) Diameter, Stainless
- Triaxial/Permeability Control Panel with Pressure Readout, 220/60/1
SKU: LA-3662-220
Triaxial/Permeability Control Panel With Pressure Readout, 220/60/1
- Auxiliary Trialial / Permeability Control Panel
SKU: LA-3662-01
Add triaxial or permeability test chambers.
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 4 in (101.6 mm) Diameter, Stainless
SKU: LA-3673-SS
Triaxial Test Chamber, 4 In (101.6 mm) Diameter, Stainless
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 4 Inch Diameter (101.6 mm)
SKU: LA-3673
Triaxial Test Chamber, 4 In (101.6 mm) Diameter
- Flexwall Permeability Chamber, 6 In (152.4 mm) , 2.8 In (71.1 mm) Cap Pedestal, Stainless
SKU: LA-3664-SS
Flexwall Permeability Chamber, 6 In (152.4 mm) , 2.8 In (71.1 Mm) Cap Pedestal, with stainless fittings
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 3 Inch Diameter (76.2 mm)
SKU: LA-3672-SS
Triaxial/Flexwall Test Chamber, 3 In (76.2 mm) Diameter
- Triaxial Test Chamber, 3.0 Inch (76.2 mm) Diameter
SKU: LA-3672
Triaxial Test Chamber, 3.0 In (76.2 mm) Diameter
Test Cell Kit Sold Separately
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- Flexwall Permeability Chamber, 6 In (152.4 mm), 6 In (152.4 mm) Cap Pedestal, Brass
SKU: LA-3664
Flexwall Permeability Chamber, 6 In (152.4 Mm), 6 In (152.4 Mm) Cap Pedestal, Brass
- 2 Channel Readout with Linear Displacement Transducer, 1 inch Range
SKU: LA-3677
Linear Displacement Transducer And Readout, 1.0 In (25.4 mm) Range, 0.001 In (.0 254 Mm) Resolution
- De-Airing Tank, 1.5 Gal, with Fittings and Valves
SKU: LA-3685-05
De-Airing Tank, 1.5 Gal, with Fittings and Valves
- De-Airing Tank, 1.5 Gal. (5.68 L), Minus Fittings
SKU: LA-3685-01
De-Airing Tank, 1.5 Gal. (5.68 L), Minus Fittings
- Dial Indicator, 2.75 Diameter, Continuous Clockwise Face, 0.001 x 2.0 inches
SKU: TA-0150-50
Dial Indicator, 0.001 In (0.0254 Mm) X 2.0 In (50.8 Mm) 2 1/4 In (57.1 Mm) Dia, Continous Clockwise Face 0-100 Count Hand For Tenths