The Solid Mechanics Laboratory houses several machines for measuring the mechanical properties of a variety of materials. It is equipped with a computerized data acquisition system for recording and data analysis. Recent additions are experiments in non-destructive material and composite evaluation.

Lab Capabilities:

• Tensile Tests
• Compression Tests
• Torsion Tests
• Bending Tests
• Measurement of Material Properties

Lab Facilities:

• Universal Testing Machine (MTS)
• Torsion Twisting Machine
• Benestop Testing Machines
• Strain Indicators
• Other Instruments

MTS Alliance RF/300 Electromechanical Load Frame

MTS Alliance RF/300 Electromechanical Load Frame with Computers Analyzing Data

Tensile Testing Apparatus with P3 Strain Indicator and Recorder (close up)

Tensile Testing Apparatus with P3 Strain Indicator and Recorder (complete setup)