Table 2.

Specification of fault simulator

Overall dimensions800 (length)  ×  600 (width)  ×  755 (height) mm
Inside container dimensions500 (length)  ×  300 (width)  ×  350 (height) mm
Weight of simulator636 kg without soil sample
Maximum offset30 mm both for normal and reverse
Actuating systemAC motor (AC100 4·7A) + 1/50 reduction gear (torque 28 N m) + 1/50 form gear + inclined block (20°) driven by screw (20°, P5 mm) jack
Maximum thrust force of jack230 kN
Thrust rate of jack0–2·18 mm/min
Dip angle60°
Maximum surcharge pressure500 kPa

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