NIOSH Mining Major Equipment

Programmable Controlled Tension-Compression Test Frame

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Tension-compression test frame
Tension-compression test frame
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The tension compression test frame has a 20,000 pound capacity and is equipped with programmable control and data collection. This machine is capable of cyclic loading for fatigue evaluations.

Site:  Spokane Research Laboratory

Laboratory:  Soil/Rock Properties Laboratory

Page last updated: 4/30/2009
Page last reviewed: 4/30/2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division