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Coretest RM Series - Rock Mechanics Research System

  • Servo-controlled platform for uniaxial, triaxial, cyclic, creep and post-peak testing of rock and analogous geomaterials.

    Applications and System Scope

    • Uniaxial and conventional triaxial compression
    • Complete stress-strain and post-peak response
    • Elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio and strength
    • Cyclic loading, unloading and fatigue
    • Creep and stress-relaxation tests
    • Brazilian splitting with optional fixture

    Configuration and Engineering Options

    Standard configuration

    • Servo-hydraulic loading frame
    • Triaxial pressure cell
    • Load and actuator-displacement measurement
    • Confining-pressure control
    • PC-based control and DAQ
    • Safety enclosure and shutdown logic

    Common engineering options

    • Local axial and radial strain
    • Post-peak control package
    • Alternative platens and fixtures
    • Brazilian splitting module
    • Acoustic velocity or AE
    • Electrical resistivity

    Automation and Data

    • Programmable ramps, holds, cycles and stability criteria
    • Independent closed-loop control of selected mechanical, pressure, flow and temperature channels
    • Synchronized data acquisition with real-time plots and raw-data export
    • Alarm handling, event logging and controlled shutdown logic

    RFQ Inputs

    Required informationExamples
    SpecimenMaterial, diameter, length, jacket and end interfaces
    Mechanical envelopeMaximum load/stress, displacement, strain and rate
    Pressure and temperatureConfining, pore/back pressure, minimum/maximum temperature
    Fluids and materialsFluid identity, phase, corrosivity, solids and compatibility
    Measurement and automationStrain, flow, acoustic/electrical options, sequence and data format

    Reference guidance only. Final guaranteed specifications are defined in the project-specific technical proposal and approved datasheet.

  • Maximum axial loadUp to 2,000 kN
    Frame stiffness10 MN/mm reference
    Confining pressureCommon configurations to 70 MPa; higher by design
    TemperatureAmbient or heated configuration
    SpecimensCommonly Ø25–50 mm; custom sizes
    Control modesLoad / stress / displacement / strain / rate
    • [Harmonized 2026] RM Series - General Rock Mechanics System
    • RM Series loading frame and triaxial test assembly — component layout
    • RM Series servo-hydraulic actuator — cylinder head section
    • RM Series built-in load cell arrangement
    • RM Series hydraulic control unit
    • RM Series hydraulic cabinet — component layout
    • RM Series confining-pressure control circuit