Hardware/Transducers/Cells/Etc

• Traditional Triaxial Cell - Extension testing

  Helpsheet 113: How to modify the existing cell to allow for extension testing Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...

• Top Caps - New method of fitting Swagelok connectors to perspex top caps

  Helpsheet 123: How to connect the Swagelok's to the connector attached to the Perspex's. With cautions Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...

• Rowe & Barden Cell - Testing using multiple cells

  Helpsheet 136: Shows the GDS recommended method for multiple interconnected consolidation cells. Click here to download the PDF helpsheet....

• Serial Connectors - Serial cable pin specifications

  Helpsheet 135: Provides specification for a standard serial cable to connect GDS devices that use 25 -25 and 9-25 cables Click here to download the PDF helpsheet....

• Piston/Cylinder O-ring replacement

  Helpsheet 138: Step by step (Inc. pictures) on how to replace the o-ring in a controller. Click here to download the PDF helpsheet....

• Triaxial Testing Systems - Using the extension top caps

  Helpsheet 47: How to use top caps appropriately, including installation and removal from system. Click here to download the PDF helpsheet....

• Triaxial Testing Systems - Extension testing explanation of the forces acting

  Helpsheet 129:Diagrams of the forces action on the top caps & system etc. Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...

• Troubleshooting and Faultfinding

  Helpsheet 163: Faults and some ideas on how to narrow down the fault for a number of items such as controllers and transducers Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...

• Triaxial Testing Systems - Checking transducer calibrations

  Helpsheet 50: How to check the calibrations of the transducers Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...

• Triaxial Testing Systems - Maintenance of triaxial cells

  Helpsheets 112: How to maintain the different triaxial cells Click here to download the PDF helpsheet...