MTS Multipurpose Simulated - Manual (Page 57)

5. Reset the interlocks if needed and select the Low, then High, power buttons.
6. Click Run to run the test.
5.4.2.0 Set the FGC DCPD Test Parameters
5.4.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview
After a new test run is added to the test, the Main Menu window appears. This window provides access to
all necessary test parameters. Click the parameter buttons in the Main Menu window to specify parameter
values for the test.
5.4.2.2.0 FCG DCPD Parameter Values for Simulation
The sample test includes a test run with test data that can be analyzed. If you want to reproduce the same
results in another test run, add another test run, and then specify the following values for the test parameters.
Other parameters not listed here should remain unchanged.
Precrack Parameters
Precrack Parameter Values
Value to Use for Simulation Parameter
10 Hz Precrack Frequency
25 mm Precrack Final Crack Limit
1 kN Precrack Measure Load Level
0.1 unitless Precrack Load Ratio
0.1 kN/mm^1.5 Precrack Final Maximum K
1000000 count Precrack Cycle Limit
Crack Growth Parameters
Delta K Parameter Values
Value to Use for Simulation Parameter
True Sine FCG Wave Shape
10 Hz FCG Frequency
0.2 kN/mm^1.5 FCG Delta-K Initial
0.1 unitless FCG Load Ratio
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5.0 Running Simulation Tests