July 3, 2020
An Introduction to Unsaturated Testing
Unsaturated Soils Partially saturated or unsaturated are named these soils in which the voids are occupied partially by water and partially by air (Figure 1). As such, an unsaturated soil […]
The dynamic simple shear with confining pressure system is supplied with sample preparation accessories to enable the user to prepare undisturbed and remoulded test specimens. The system […]
November 28, 2019
Introduction to Cyclic (Dynamic) Triaxial Testing
Introduction Dynamic Triaxial testing is performed on soils when it is necessary to evaluate their strength and deformation properties under cyclic loading conditions. These conditions might include […]
October 8, 2019
Preparation of a Specimen for Testing in a Rowe Cell
The following items shown in Figure 1 will be required to prepare a sample and place into a VJ Tech Rowe cell. Using the cutter ring, create […]
Constant Rate of Strain Test – Checklist The following checklist is designed to help a new user complete all the necessary tasks required before starting a Constant […]
June 27, 2019
Benefits of the Multi-Purpose Frame
The VJ Multi-Purpose Frame is extremely versatile & can be used for the following types of test. The Multi-Purpose Consolidation Cell (MPCC) The MPCC enables 3 of […]
May 21, 2019
An Introduction to Consolidation Testing
This support document is designed to give a brief introduction to the theory of consolidation testing for a technician new to this test. This includes why the […]
March 6, 2018
An Introduction to Direct Shear Testing
Introduction This support document is designed to give a brief description of to direct shear testing procedure for a technician new to this test. This includes why the […]
October 30, 2017
An Introduction to Triaxial Testing
Introduction This blog is designed to give a brief introduction to the theory of triaxial testing for a technician new to this test. This includes why the […]
August 17, 2017
Triaxial Cell Sand Sample Preparation
1. This blog describes how to setup a remoulded sand sample for a triaxial test in a standard triaxial cell using VJ Tech’s updated sample former with attachment […]