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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2011
Maxim Lebedev, Bateman, AU;
Vassily Mikhaltsevitch, Rivervale, AU;
Mark Lwin, Rivervale, AU;
Boris Gurevich, Dianella, AU;
Maxim Lebedev, Bateman, AU;
Vassily Mikhaltsevitch, Rivervale, AU;
Mark Lwin, Rivervale, AU;
Boris Gurevich, Dianella, AU;
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, AU;
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an apparatus for characterizing mechanical properties of a sample. The apparatus comprises a structure for supporting the sample and applying a first pressure in a first direction to the sample and an actuator for modulating the first pressure. The apparatus also comprises a pressure applicator containing a liquid and arranged to apply a second pressure to the sample in a second direction that is transversal to the first direction. Further, the apparatus comprises a pore pressure applicator arranged to apply a flow of a fluid through a porous sample such that a pore pressure is applied to the porous sample. In addition, the apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing a change in the sample in response to a change in a pressure experienced by the sample.