HMA-735 2.5in (63.5mm) Shear Box has a round 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:
- 2.5in Diameter Shear Box
- Two Porous Stones
- Loading Ball
Accessories:
- HMA-745 2.5in Diameter Cutter in the corresponding size and used to precisely trim soil specimen
- HMA-765 2.5in Diameter Extruder available in correlating size and shape for easy removal of the specimen from the shear box
- GSA-219 2.485in Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick allows for a free flow of fluids during testing
- HMA-81 Loading Ball used in consolidating sample
- HMA-739 Shear Box Counterbalance supports top half of Shear Box to offset weight during testing
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