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Instrumented Hoek Cells

Pre-Release Details: A highly sophisticated version of the traditional Hoek cell that can be fully instrumented. Can be used in various applications. Embankments & Dams Testing Mining Oil exploration Creep testing Optional temperature control Tunnelling Testing Key features Benefits to the user Fixed Core Sleeve: The core sleeve can be left in place for multiple […]

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Pre-Release Details: A highly sophisticated version of the traditional Hoek cell that can be fully instrumented. Can be used in various applications.

  • Embankments & Dams Testing
  • Mining
  • Oil exploration
  • Creep testing
  • Optional temperature control Tunnelling Testing
Key features Benefits to the user
Fixed Core Sleeve:
The core sleeve can be left in place for multiple samples
Top cap and pedestal drainage lines:
Samples can be saturated and permeability tests carried out
Electrical Feed through’s as standard:
Up to 18 electrical feed throughs to allow internal sensors to be used
Hardened stainless steel cell, top and base caps:
Can be used with saturated samples
Optional Acoustic Velocity System:
  • Measure Vertically propagating P-, S1 and S2 Waves
  • Horizontally propagating P-, S1 and S2 Waves to two directions
Optional Acoustic Emissions System:
Acoustic Emissions sensors
  • Passive sensors – For AE monitoring (up to 12 channels) 
  • Active sensors – For Velocity Tomographic Surveys
Optional Environmental Control:
Temperature controlled testing to either:
  • Ambient to +100°C
  • -20°C to +85°C
  • In cell temperature monitoring in up to three locations
Local Strain Measurement:
Cantilever sensors for measuring radial displacement