Date posted: 9 June 2026
ELE International is proud to introduce the AUTO Soils Direct Shear (ASD) system, an advanced fully automated solution engineered for geotechnical laboratories requiring accurate, efficient, and reliable soil shear strength testing. Designed to increase laboratory productivity while maintaining exceptional precision, the ASD represents the next generation of automated soil testing equipment.
Understanding soil shear strength is essential in construction and civil engineering projects, where soil stability directly impacts the safety of embankments, foundations, retaining structures, and infrastructure. The ELE ASD automates the complete direct and residual shear testing process, minimizing operator involvement and significantly reducing the potential for human error.
Powered by intelligent microprocessor-controlled stepper motor technology, the system delivers precise loading control across the full 15 kN consolidation and 5 kN shear range. Unlike conventional pneumatic systems, the compressor-free design improves loading accuracy, lowers noise levels, and reduces energy consumption—making it ideal for busy modern laboratories.
The ASD features a large 7-inch waterproof colour touchscreen, offering simple and intuitive operation with multilingual support. Laboratories can save test configurations for repeat testing, modify stages during live tests, and monitor displacement automatically through high-accuracy transducers supplied with traceable calibration certificates.
For enhanced laboratory management, the ASD is fully compatible with ELE DS8.0 Auto Test Management Software, enabling users to control up to 16 machines from one PC, remotely monitor tests 24/7, and generate advanced editable reports with real-time graphical analysis.
The system complies with major international standards including BS 1377-7, ASTM D3080 / D3080M, ISO 17892-10, and AASHTO T-236, ensuring dependable testing performance for laboratories worldwide.
With the AUTO Soils Direct Shear system, ELE International continues its commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance solutions that help laboratories improve efficiency, accuracy, and confidence in every test.
For more information about the ASD system or other ELE geotechnical testing solutions, please contact our team or visit our website.
