Prepare the specimen for compression tests – MTS Triaxial Cell Models 656-06 User Manual
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Prepare the Specimen for Compression Tests
1. Assemble your specimen.
The spherical platen needs a 1.5 in. (38 mm) upper end cap to work correctly.
Use a lower end cap that will give you a total assembled height of 11 in. (280 mm).
Assemble the Specimen
Description
Item
1.5 in (38 mm)
1
Assembled Height: 11 in. (280 mm)
2
Lower End Cap
3
Jacket
4
Specimen
5
Upper End Cap
6
2. Shrink wrap and wire the specimen in the usual way.
3. Install the extensometer assembly on the specimen.
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