Bidirectional cyclic direct simple shear enables researchers and geotechnical engineers to subject specimens to cyclic and monotonic loads in two directions. Example applications include:

– Simulating the 3D loads and displacements that soil is subjected to for offshore structures

– Assessing liquefaction triggering and susceptibility considering 3D loads and displacements

– Application of both components of strong ground motion on the specimen in the form of Cyclic Stress Ratio (CSR) or strain rate time histories