M2GETS: Maryland Multi-functional Geo-Infrastructure Experimental Testing System
Full-scale testing capability for lateral and axial loading system in soil layers
Physical simulation of various geo-infrastructure such as foundation, retaining wall, slope, pavement, etc.
Collaborating with structural engineering, agriculture, etc.
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IPC UTM-100
IPC UTM-100 servo-hydraulic testing system is precision engineered to accomplish your toughest research challenges, it can delivers superior reliability and accuracy with proficient performance of tension, compression and dynamic loading analysis on a wide range of materials.
Features
Rigid two column load frame
Precision-engineered for high stiffness and alignment
Double acting high precision actuator
High performance servo-valve allows for sinusoidal, loading frequencies up to 100Hz
Hydraulic cross-head positioning and clamping for easier test set-up without the requirement for extension rods
Fully customizable to suit a range of testing applications
Independent environmental chamber eliminating the transfer of mechanical vibration to testing machine.
Specifications
Load Capacity : +/-100kN
Load Cell Accuracy: ±0.5% of full scale
Load Resolution: 1/100,000 of full scale
Crosshead Speed Range: 0.001 – 500 mm/min
Displacement Measurement Resolution: 0.001 mm
Test Modes: Tensile, Compression, Bend, Shear (depending on fixtures)
Control System: Digital with software interface
Automated Load Test System
Automated Load Test System for CU,UU Triaxial Testing Load Capacity : 2000 lbs
Automated Load Test System for Direct Shearing Test Load Capacity : vertical 2000 lbs; horizontal 2000 lbs
Automated Load Test System for Consolidation test Load Capacity : 2000 lbs
WP4C Soil Water Potential Lab Instrument
WP4C is an instrument used to measure the water potential or matric potential of soil, which is crucial for understanding soil water status and plant-water relations. The WP4C determines the relative humidity of the air above a sample in a sealed chamber (conforms to ASTM D6836). Once the sample comes into equilibrium with the vapor, relative humidity is determined using the chilled mirror method. This involves chilling a tiny mirror until dew starts to form. At the dew point, the WP4C measures both mirror and sample temperature within 0.001 °C. This allows for unparalleled accuracy in the -0.1 MPa to -300 MPa range so you can have full confidence in sample readings.
Walk-in Environmental Chamber
Thermal-hydraulic-mechanical process for high temperature-pressure in harsh conditions
Application for various complex behavior of geomaterials such as radioactive disposal facility, CO2 and H2 sequestration, etc.
Collaborating with environmental engineering, material engineering, etc.
FlexDIC Digital Image Correlation (DIC) measurement system
The FlexDIC is a Digital Image Correlation (DIC) measurement system designed as a flexible, robust and multi-functional industrial & academic utility for a wide range of materials testing & motion analysis applications.
Complete & fully equipped measurement system
Utilizes a 3-camera configuration (as standard)
Incorporates USB3 or GiGE vision technology with either;
24.4 Mpx cameras
Upgradable system (i.e. to a MulticamDIC system)
Real-time correlation & Point (marker) tracking
Can be retrofitted with a stereoscopic microscope
Operates in either; DAQ Triggered or Master/Slave mode
