MTS Multipurpose Simulated User Manual
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Physical Stress Intensity
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Net Section Stress
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Validity
Channels by Time
The Channels by Time table lists all data points collected in arrays:
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KIC Time Array
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KIC Load Array
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KIC Crack Opening Displacement Inverted Array
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Displacement Inverted Array
Charts
The charts provide visual indicators of the data reported in the tables.
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The Load vs. Time chart indicates changes in the load during the test.
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The COD vs. Time chart indicates changes in the crack opening displacement during the test.
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The Displacement vs. Time chart indicates changes in the displacement during the test.
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The Load vs. COD chart indicates how the load changes as the load crack opening displacement gage
reading changes during the test. This chart shows pop-ins, if any occur in the test.
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The K-R Curve chart indicates the valid and invalid stress intensity data points.
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