LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus
LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus
LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus is a direct shear apparatus for soil testing for ASTM D3080, BS 1377-7 workflows.
LS-DS200 is the routine shear-strength workhorse for the Lithostek Soil lineup. It is mapped to direct shear platforms from domestic geotechnical manufacturers and should be used as the main product page for ASTM D3080 buyers.
Workflow: Shear
Standards: ASTM D3080, BS 1377-7
Applications
- Direct shear strength testing
- Slope and retaining wall design data
- Routine geotechnical laboratory QC
- Standard: ASTM D3080
- Channels: 4
- Rate: 0.02-2.4
Key Features
Four-Channel Automatic Testing
Supports up to four direct shear specimens in the same test workflow for higher laboratory throughput.
Adjustable Shear Rate
Provides 0.02-2.4 mm/min shear-rate control with 5-speed selection or stepless adjustment depending on configuration.
Digital Displacement Measurement
Uses digital settlement and horizontal displacement measurement with 12.7 mm range and 0.01 mm resolution.
Touchscreen and PC Workflow
A 10-inch color controller and optional PC soil testing software support automatic data collection, curve display, calculation, and report output.
Application & Search Guide
Soil direct shear strength testing
LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus is a soil testing machine for direct shear testing under ASTM D3080, BS 1377-7. It supports geotechnical laboratories that need repeatable shear strength data for soil classification, slope stability, retaining wall design, and routine QC.
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Technical FAQ
What is LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus used for?
LS-DS200 Automatic Direct Shear Apparatus is used for soil direct shear testing workflows in civil engineering materials laboratories, quality control labs, research programs, and construction material acceptance testing.
Which standards does LS-DS200 support?
LS-DS200 supports ASTM D3080, BS 1377-7. Lithostek can also configure reporting fields, accessories, and calibration documents around local project or laboratory requirements.
Can Lithostek configure LS-DS200 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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