The GDS Triaxial Testing System (GDSTTS) is a fully automated advanced triaxial testing system designed principally for stress path testing due to the direct actuation of axial stress through the hydraulically controlled ram in the base of each cell. GDSTTS can run advanced tests such as stress paths, slow cyclic and K0, all under PC control. In fact, using the flexibility of GDSLAB software, almost any user-defined test may be performed. Due to the extensive GDS range of pressure controllers and triaxial cells, each system may be configured exactly to the customers specification and budget. Technical specification: Accuracy of Pressure measurement = <0.1% full range (ADVTTS) or <0.15% full range (STDTTS), Resolution of Pressure measurement = 0.5kPa (ADVTTS) or 1kPa (STDTTS). For >8MPa see individual specs, Accuracy of Volume measurement = <0.1% measured value (ADVTTS) or <0.25% measured value (STDTTS), Resolution of Volume measurement = 0.5mm3 (ADVTTS) or 1mm3 (STDTTS and ADVTTS > 8MPa), Transducer Resolution = 16bit, computer-automated control of testing - not just data logging, MS Windows® software (GDSLAB) for test control and post-test processing, Fully expandable software to allow additional testing or hardware to be incorporated at any time.

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