4in Square Shear Box

4in (101.6mm) Shear Box has a square design and is used when testing soil specimens for direct and residual shear strength with Karol-Warner Dead-Weight Direct or Pneumatic Direct/Residual Shear Machines. The Shear Box is divided horizontally to allow opposing shear forces to be applied to the soil specimen. The Shear Box is made of anodized aluminum with a Teflon® finish that resists corrosion and comes with a top and bottom Porous Stone and Loading Ball.

Features:

• Rugged corrosion-resistant construction
• Corresponds to matching size Cutter and Extruder

Included Items:

• 4in Diameter Shear Box
• Two Porous Stones
• Loading Ball

Accessories:

• HMA-746S 4in Diameter Cutter in the corresponding size and used to precisely trim soil specimen
• HMA-766S 4in Diameter Extruder available in correlating size and shape for easy removal of the specimen from the shear box
• GSA-232S 3.985x3.985in Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick allows for a free flow of fluids during testing
• HMA-81 Loading Ball used in consolidating sample
• HMA-739B Shear Box Counterbalance assures the weight will be less than 1% of the applied normal force by supporting the top half of the Shear Box.

Related blogs:

• Soil Direct Shear Test: Understanding the Process