MTS Fracture Template - Manual (Page 62)

Set Up the Test
KIC Template
The MTS ASTM E 399 KIC template complies with ASTM E 399 for determining the fracture toughness
(KIC) value of materials.
The KIC template provides all the components you need to run a test, analyze the test data, and create
reports of the results.
Control modes
The template guides you through the steps of running a test and provides all the software components
you need to run a test in one of two control modes:
• Crack opening displacement (COD)—The test uses a COD gage signal to provide control feedback.
• Displacement—The test uses a displacement transducer signal to provide control feedback.
Features
The main features of the KIC template are listed below:
• The main template window guides you through setting up all test parameters, performing crack size
checks, precracking the specimen, and running the KIC test.
• As the test runs, you can stop the test to change test parameters.
• Comprehensive runtime views help you monitor test progress.
• Tabular and graphical displays make it easy to review test results.
• Analysis definitions provide all necessary analysis calculations and views to analyze test runs.
• You can modify the analysis method and reapply the calculations to the data.
• Report templates help you generate reports for analysis runs.
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.
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