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Torvane Shear Device

Determines shear strength of cohesive soils in the laboratory or in the field. Lightweight, rust resistant construction. Includes three interchangeable vanes. Lightweight plastic carrying case for easy transport to the field. The Torvane Shear Device enables the operator to rapidly determine the shear strengths of cohesive soils, in the laboratory or in the field. The […]

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  • Determines shear strength of cohesive soils in the laboratory or in the field.
  • Lightweight, rust resistant construction.
  • Includes three interchangeable vanes.
  • Lightweight plastic carrying case for easy transport to the field.

The Torvane Shear Device enables the operator to rapidly determine the shear strengths of cohesive soils, in the laboratory or in the field.

The Torvane is simple to use and needs no extensive specimen preparation. All that is required is a flat sample area of at least 2" (50 mm) in diameter.

The Torvane is supplied complete with three interchangeable vanes for testing various types of soils.

Specifications

Vane Driver. 1.6" (41 mm) diam. x 3.2" (81 mm) l. with vane attached
Dial Scale. 1 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.) x 0.05 subdivisions
Sensitive Vane. 0-0.2 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.); 1.875" (47.6 mm) diam
Standard Vane. 0-1.0 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.); 1" (25.4 mm) diam
High-Capacity Vane. 0-2.5 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.); 0.75" (19 mm) diam
Carrying Case. Plastic; 6" w. x 4" d. x 2" h. (152 x 102 x 51 mm).
Weight Net 10.5 oz. (300 g).

Ordering Information
EI26-2261. Includes driver, three interchangeable vanes and carrying case.

Replacement Parts
EI26-2261/10. Sensitive Vane. 0-0.2 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.).
EI26-2261/12. Standard Vane. 0-1.0 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.).
EI26-2261/14. High-Capacity Vane. 0-2.5 kg/sq. cm (tons/sq. ft.).

Special Note: The Torvane Shear Device does not replace field and laboratory testing analysis.

 

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