Clisp Studio Triaxial Software Module

csTRIAX Features:

• Conforms to BS1377-7, BS1377-8, AS1289.6.4.1 & AS1289.6.4.2
• Each multi-stage test can handle  up to 4 separate stages for a single specimen
• Up to 4 specimens can be handled within a multi-specimen test
• Any number or combination of multi-stage or multi-specimen tests can be run at any one time
• Selectable stage automation of specimens to enable simultaneous saturations while one test runs to completion
• Isotropic Consolidation
• Optional Anisotropic Consolidation
• Step method Saturation
• Ramp Method (Ramped Cell/Back pressure with time)
• Shearing to failure in compression using maximum deviator stress or maximum stress ratio
• On screen measurement of t100, cohesion & angle of friction values
• Customisable System Units
• Easy instrument and equipment setup and calibration
• Tests can be set up and run on an individual client, job, borehole and sample basis
• Easy test setup using wizard style Assistant
• User configurable data logging
• E-mail test status
• Live view of sensor readings and status
• Live Data Views:
  • Saturation Raw Data View (Measured Input Parameters, Calculated B-Value)
  • Consolidation Data View (Measured Input Parameters, Calculated PWP Dissipation, PWP Change & Volume Change)
  • Consolidation Results View (Consolidation, Compressibility, Shear Machine Speed and Specimen Corrections)
  • Shear Related Data View (Measured Input Parameters, Corrected Deviator Stress, Axial Strain, Sample Load Change, Sample Height Change)
  • Shear Results Data View (Strain at Failure Stress at Failure, Minor Stress at Failure, Major Stress at Failure, Principal Stress at Failure, A value at Failure)
• Live graphical display of logged and calculated data:   
  • Saturation Raw Data Graph (Time vs PWP Input)
  • Saturation Results Graph (Cell Pressure Input vs B-Value)
  • Consolidation Graph (Time vs Volume Change)
  • Shear Graphs:       
• Stress-Strain Graph (Axial Strain vs Corrected Deviator Stress)
• Mohr Circles Graph (Effective Stress vs Shear Stress)
• Stress Path Graph (Stress Path s' vs Stress Path t')
• Live tabular display of logged and calculated data:   
• Saturation Data Table (Time, Pore Water Pressure Input, Cell Pressure Input, Volume Input, Cell Pressure Volume Input)
• Saturation Results Table (Cell Pressure Input, Back Pressure Input, Pore Water Pressure Input, Volume Change, B-Value)
• Consolidation Table (Time, Pore Water Pressure Input, Volume Input, PWP Dissipation, Cell Pressure Volume Input, Volume Change)
• Shear Stressed Log Table (Time, Displacement Input, Load Input, Volume Input)
• Shear Results Table (Axial Strain, Corrected Deviator Stress, Minor Effective Stress, Major Effective Stress, Stress Ratio, Stress Path t', Stress Path s')
• User configurable views, graphs and tables (customisable from Input, Measured and Result data)   
• Standard predefined presentation reports:
• Summary Report
• Saturation: B-Value vs Cell Pressure
• Saturation: B-Value vs Pore Pressure
• Consolidation: Volume Change
• Consolidation: Pore Pressure
• Shear: Stress vs Strain
• Shear: Mohr Circles
• Shear: Stress Path