To perform Triaxial tests.
Main features
Universal triaxial cell
Incorporated low friction linear (Thompson) ball bushing on loading shaft to keep fiction to a minimum
Limited acrylic (see through) area for greater safety
Facilitates 2 LVDTs and mounting brackets for precise direct shaft position measurement
Fitted with pressure relief valve for greater safety
Facilitates external axial strain transducer mounting system
Facilitates up to three “through the wall” radial strain transducers
Facilitates internal temperature measurement
Facilitates three internal transducers with Lemo “feed-through” connectors as standard and has provision of up to five electrical “feed-through” connectors
Provision of anchor points for the bottom platen and triaxial cell, to facilitate direct tension testing
Geotechnical version available with pore and back pressure ports
Versatile, user friendly and accurate device for triaxial confinement of the specimen
Suitable for asphalt, soils and unbound granular materials
Automatic triaxial cell
Automatic pneumatically operated lift cylinders that raise and lower the cell wall
Fitted with pressure relief valve for greater safety
Crystal clear heavy duty acrylic cell wall for maximum visibility of specimen
Low friction loading shaft
Capable of operating between -15° to +60° C
Provision for pressure and temperature transducers
Provision for up to three (internal) on specimen transducers
Cell pressure up to 275 kPa
Versatile, user friendly and accurate device for lateral confinement of the specimen
Suitable for asphalt, soils and unbound granular materials
Triaxial cell to be used only with AsphaltQube, in compliant with EN 12697-25B, is available.
Technical Specifications
Universal Triaxial Cell
Max working pressure: 700 kPa (water), 400 kPa (air)
Max specimen size (dia. x h): 150 x 300 mm
Loading shaft travel: 160 mm
Dimensions (dia. x h): 300 x 600 mm, 330 x 667 mm
Weight (approx.): 40 kg
Automatic Triaxial Cell
Confining air: Clean dry air, 400 to 500 kPa, 2 litres/second
Lift cylinder air: 400 to 500 kPa, negligible air consumption
Open height: 655 mm
Closed height: 405 mm
Width: 418 mm
Weight: 50 kg 
