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The MTS TestSuite Input Parameters window prompts you to enter a load value to ramp to for a modulus
check.
2. Enter a load value and click OK.
3. Click the Run button.
4. A window appears with the Modulus Check Result.
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Click Accept to accept the result.
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Click Reject to discard the result.
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Click Measure Modulus to perform the modulus check again.
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Click View Data Report to see the results in report form.
6.3.4.0 Ramp to Test Temperature
The Ramp to Test Temperature button prompts you to confirm the ramp to test temperature. Click Yes to
start the ramp or click No to prevent the ramp.
If the test is not at test temperature, you can click Measure Thermal Modulus to continue or click Cancel
for the main menu.
6.3.5.0 Measure Thermal Strain
The Measure Thermal Strain button allows you to verify the strain at high temperature. Enter a value as
necessary and click OK to continue.
6.3.6.0 Measure Thermal Modulus
To measure the thermal modulus:
1. Click Measure Thermal Modulus.
The MTS TestSuite Input Parameters window prompts you to enter a load value to ramp to for a modulus
check.
2. Enter a load value and click OK.
A message appears: Click the Run button on the control panel to start measuring the modulus.
3. Click the Run button.
The Run button changes color.
4. A window appears with the Thermal Modulus Check Result.
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Click Accept to accept the result.
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Click Reject to discard the result.
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Click Measure Thermal Modulus to perform the modulus check again.
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Click View Data Report to see the results in report form.
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