Position the lower crosshead – MTS Criterion Series 60 User Manual
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Right-click the Load meter and select Meter Type > Running Maximum/Minimum. You will use this
meter to monitor the maximum and minimum forces imparted on the specimen during installation to
ensure that the specimen is undamaged at the conclusion of specimen installation.
3. Zero the load meter.
Right-click the Load meter area and select zero signal. The meter will show a value near zero.
Position the Lower Crosshead
For this example tension test, a 12” rebar specimen is used.
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Series 60
Running the Example Tension Test
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