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Gilson Servo Control Load Frames: Comprehensive, Adaptable, Precise

May 07, 2025

<a href="/blog/servo-control-load-frames-comprehensive-adaptable-precise"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2019/April/load-frames-hero.jpg" alt="Guide to the Gilson Servo Control Load Frames" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" width="715" height="515" /></a>Laboratory load frames perform multiple test methods on a variety of soil, asphalt, and cement materials simply by changing prescribed components used for load and distance measurements. This blog post introduces Gilson’s innovative Servo Control Load Frames and explores important considerations for selection of a suitable load frame and testing components for your applications.

Tags: Soil Testing , Soil Mechanics , Geotechnical , Asphalt Testing , Compressive Strength , Shear Strength , Marshall Stability , Semi-Circular Bend , Lottman Test , Tack Coat , ISS Method , Load Frames , Unconsolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Drained , Equipment Selection Guide

Triaxial Shear Testing of Soils, Understanding Methods and Equipment

October 06, 2021

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/October/triaxial-test-hero.jpg" alt="Triaxial Shear Testing of Soil" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" width="715" height="515" />This month's blog discusses the triaxial shear test of soil. It focuses on three different test methods, all with variable requirements based on soil types and properties of individual specimens.

Tags: Soil Testing , Soil Mechanics , Geotechnical , Unconsolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Drained , Shear Strength , Triaxial Shear Testing , How-To , Testing Insights

Soil Direct Shear Test: Understanding the Process

January 03, 2021

<div><a href="/blog/soil-direct-shear-test"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/January/direct-shear-test.jpg" alt="Soil Direct Shear Test, Understanding the Process Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div>This blog provides an informative guide on why direct shear testing is essential, and we guide you on what equipment you need to perform the test based on ASTM D3080 and AASHTO T 236.

Tags: Testing Insights , Resource Guide , Strength Testing , Shear Strength , Pavement Design , ASTM D3080 , AASHTO T 236 , Soil Mechanics , Direct Shear Strength Test