AN APPARATUS TO MEASURE IN SITU SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOIL AND METHOD THEREOF

摘要

The invention disclosed includes a method of and apparatus for measuring the in situ sub-surface shear strength of soil. The apparatus to measure in situ shear strength of soil comprising a reaction frame having plurality of beams, a plurality of shear boxes to facilitate easy penetration into the soil; a guide rollers positioned to guide the shear box in a straight path preventing the shear box from movement in undesired direction; at least one dial gauge to provide measurement of deformation reading; a jack to provide shear force by applying reaction against the reaction frame; proving Ring to measure the shear load.