The GDS Consolidation Testing System (GDSCTS)
is a state-of-the-art, fully-automated consolidation testing system
designed for soil. GDSCTS can run classic tests such as step loading
to more advanced tests such as automated testing rate by controlled
hydraulic gradient or cyclic loading, 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 consolidation cells, each system may be configured
exactly to the customer’s specification and budget.
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System
Overview
The system is based on either the Rowe and Barden or the Rowe type
consolidation cells and the GDS pressure/volume controllers. An
overview of the two types of consolidation cell is described later.
Two of these pressure controllers link the computer to the test cell
as follows:
one for axial stress and axial
displacement control.
one for setting back pressure and
measuring volume change.
The GDS consolidation system can become a
GDS stress path triaxial testing system by changing the test cell
and adding a further 200cc pressure/volume controller.
GDS
Instruments is an ISO 9001:2000 credited company.
