Preparing a Sand Sample for Triaxial Testing

Dan Zanett a Geotechnical Systems Engineer at GDS Instruments, talks you through the steps of making a sand sample for triaxial testing. Two different camera angles have been used to give you a detailed view of the process.

[@jorgemendoza3500]

Aren't we going to talk about the amount of sand that goes into the threads? It'd be nice to put some wet paper towels around the mould and the base of the triaxial to prevent this.

[@GDSInstruments]

Hello Jorge, great observation and very valid point. We put this video together as a guide using some spare test equipment. Minimising sand particles in apparatus threads is key to good system performance; the use of wet paper towels is a great way to do this. Does anyone else use any other methods?