Compression-tension modul for CT

In-situ tensile stage

To perform tension, compression, and bending tests during CT scanning, a Deben CT5000 test stage has been acquired. It features a glassy carbon outer shell basically transparent to X-rays.

Specifications:

Maximum force 5 kN
Test speed 0,1 - 1 mm/min
Max. sample sizes Compression: length 50 mm, diameter 39 mm Tension: length 70 mm, width 39 mm, thickness 5 mm Bending: length 39 mm, width 10 mm, hickness 5 mm
Sample holders Tension, Compression, 3- and 4-point bending

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Test stage with concrete specimen in tension, open (left)
Test stage with concrete specimen in tension, closed (right).