Mechanical testing equipment related to small-to-medium scale static and fatigue testing of metallic and non-metallic materials
2. Deliverables
Versatility and high-performance solutions necessary for accurate and repeatable static and dynamic material and component testing before and after corrosion degradation
Prototyping, testing, and experimental validation of modeling
Wide range of tests including fatigue crack growth, high-cycle fatigue, low-cycle fatigue, fracture toughness, tension, and compression
Suitable for testing a range of non-metallic and metallic materials including plastics, ceramics, concrete, elastomers, aluminum, composites, steel, and super alloys
Full and standalone systems to include load frame, controller, software, grips and fixtures, environmental simulation capabilities, extensometers, and hydraulic power units
3. Major Equipment and Specific Minor Equipment
Cortest SSRT testing machine for slow strain rate testing
MTS Landmark C45.105 servo-hydraulic test system for static and fatigue tests – 55 kip rated capacity