The S6572 Motorized Direct Shear Machine is used for determining the consolidated drained shear strength of soil samples in direct shear. The shear force is applied by a gear box type loading jack with speeds variable from 0.001 to 1.2 mm/min in increments of 0.001 by setting the desired speed rate indicated by a crystal display. Residual shear can be measured by reversing the direction. Shear force is measured by a proving ring with dial. Vertical load is applied by adding weights to a lever with hanger. The machine is furnished with micrometer dials, and a proving ring with dial and weights. The machine is not supplied with a shear box and cutter.
