MTS Fatigue Template - Manual (Page 78)

9.1.0 Set Up the Test
9.1.1.0 Transition Test Elevated Temperature Template
The Transition Test Elevated Temperature template provides a test that starts with a low-cycle fatigue (LCF)
strain-controlled test and adds a load-controlled test at elevated temperature.
9.1.2.0 Set Up a Test
To create and run a new test:
1. Create a new test from a template.
a) Click File > New > Test from Template.
b) In the Create from Existing Test window, select a test.
c) Click OK.
The new test is automatically created and assigned a default name. You can change the name and
enter comments about the new test by clicking the Edit button and making the changes.
2. Create a new test run.
a) Click New Test Run button.
b) Select a specimen from the Select a Specimen window and then click OK.
To create a new specimen click Add a new item.
c) Review the variables in the Setup Variables window, modify values as necessary, and then click OK.
3. Apply hydraulic power to the system.
a) Reset the interlocks if needed.
b) Click the Low, then High, power buttons.
4. In the MTS TestSuite Custom Message window for the template, click the buttons to define test parameters,
perform setup tasks, and run tests.
5. When prompted, click Run to run the test.
9.1.3.0 Fatigue Specimen Parameters
Fatigue Specimen Parameters
Description Parameter
Specify the diameter of the reduced cross-sectional
area on the specimen. Diameter - Round
Specimens
Diameter is a specimen variable that other
variables may use in a calculation.
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