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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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