LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus
LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus
LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus is a soil and geotechnical field tests equipment for ASTM D2573 workflows.
LS-FV100 fills the Soil category's field diagnostics workflow with a compact vane shear kit for soft clay investigations. The instrument uses standard vane blades and torque measurement to determine the maximum torsional resistance of saturated clay and calculate undrained shear strength, Cu, under the common phi = 0 assumption.
Workflow: Field Tests
Standards: ASTM D2573
Applications
- In-situ soft clay shear strength testing
- Borehole vane shear investigation
- Undrained shear strength, Cu, evaluation
- Embankment, foundation, and slope stability diagnostics
- Standard: ASTM D2573
- Torque: 80 N.m
- Vanes: 75 / 50
Key Features
In-Situ Soft Clay Testing
Designed for field measurement of undrained shear strength in saturated soft clay and similar fine-grained soils.
Two Vane Sizes
Includes 75 x 150 mm and 50 x 100 mm vane options for common borehole and site investigation conditions.
Portable Field Kit
A carrying-case format with guide rod and torque mechanism supports transport between investigation locations.
Application & Search Guide
In-situ & Field Diagnostics for soil laboratories
LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus is configured for in-situ & field diagnostics in soil laboratories under ASTM D2573. It supports material producers, civil engineering labs, universities, and inspection agencies that need repeatable test data, clear reporting, and standards-ready workflows.
Primary Equipment Category
Technical FAQ
What is LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus used for?
LS-FV100 Field Vane Shear Apparatus is used for in-situ & field diagnostics workflows in civil engineering materials laboratories, quality control labs, research programs, and construction material acceptance testing.
Which standards does LS-FV100 support?
LS-FV100 supports ASTM D2573. Lithostek can also configure reporting fields, accessories, and calibration documents around local project or laboratory requirements.
Can Lithostek configure LS-FV100 for my laboratory?
Yes. Lithostek application engineers can review specimen format, target standards, throughput, power supply, data output, and training requirements before quoting a suitable configuration.
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