Resonant Column Apparatus

2.33 N-m torsional load capacity
500 Hz maximum rotational frequency
A A 25A A maximum rotational stroke
100 mm maximum specimen diameter
1,000 kPa (150 psi) maximum confining pressure. Larger capacities available upon request using a metallic cell wall
Ability to perform tests on either solid or hollow cylindrical specimens
Floating drive and measurement system to allow for large angular and axial deformations
Can rotate the specimen either statically or dynamically at up to 50 Hz for torsional shear tests
Shear deformations of up to 20A A
Easy-to-use software to automatically perform resonant column & torsional shear tests
Optional platens with ultrasonic transducers for P- and S-wave velocity measurements available
Optional loading frame to perform test at anisotropic stress conditions in addition to conventional static and dynamic tests