MTS Multipurpose Simulated - Manual (Page 85)

Channels by Step Table
The Channels by Step table lists all data points collected in arrays:
• Segment Type Array
• Complete Load Data
• Complete COD Data
• Complete Displacement Data
• Complete JIC Step Array
Charts
The charts provide visual indicators of the data reported in the tables.
• The Crack Sizes vs. Steps chart indicates as a curve how the crack grows during the load steps.
• The Load vs. Time chart indicates changes in the load during the test.
• The Displacement vs. Time chart indicates changes in the displacement during the test.
• The Load vs. Load Line Displacement chart indicates changes in the load as the load line displacement
changes.
• The Load vs. COD chart indicates how the load changes as the load crack opening displacement gage
reading changes during the test.
• The Ramp Hold Load vs. Ramp Hold COD chart indicates how the load changes as the crack opening
displacement gage reading changes during the ramp-and-hold steps.
• The J vs. Delta a(p) chart indicates the J-integral value at each point of physical crack extension.
• The CTOD vs. Delta a(p) chart indicates the crack tip opening displacement value at each point of physical
crack extension.
5.6.0 Run the Simulated KIC Fracture Toughness
Test
5.6.1.0 Open The Test
5.6.1.1.0 Open the Configuration File for the Test
Determine the controller configuration file that you must open to run the simulated template test.
5.6.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test
To start the MPE application and import a test:
1. On the Multipurpose Elite File menu, click Import > Test.
2. In the Import Test window:
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5.0 Running Simulation Tests