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Mechanical Testing Lab

About Laboratory

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Universal Testing Machine

Specifications

Make: Instron, Model: 8852 Axial Torsion
Systems

  • Dynamic axial load capacity : ±100 kN

  • Dynamic torsion load capacity : ±1000 Nm

  • Actuator Axial Stroke : 150 mm

  • Rotary stroke : 90°

  • Bi-axial Fatigue Load cell : 100 kN Linear 1000 N-m Torsional

  • Additional load cell for testing of : 10 kN plastics and FRP composites

  • Controller - designed for both cyclic and static testing applications.

  • Hydraulic Power pack - Maximum system Pressure 200 bar.

Major Mechanical Tests:

  • Tensile Test

  • Compressive Test

  • Fatigue crack growth rates

  • High Cycle Fatigue Test

  • Strain controlled Fatigue Testing

  • Flexural Bend Testing

  • Fracture Toughness Measurement

Standard Name:

ASTM E-8

ASTM E-9

ASTM E399/E647

ASTM E466

ASTM E606

ASTM D790

ASTM E1820

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