The GDS Bender Element System (GDSBES) enables measurement of the maximum shear modulus of a soil at small strains.

The GDS system is unique in that it is a turn-key system that has been designed to make bender element testing reliable and easy to perform. The GDSBES system can be added as an option to most GDS systems, as well as systems from other manufacturers. To date GDS have installed bender elements in triaxial, consolidation, simple shear, resonant column, core holders and many other systems manufactured by GDS and other manufacturers. Need advice choosing the right transducer, view our options table here.