Load test laboratory: Component and Sample Testing

Machines for quasi-static and dynamic loading are available for testing samples and small components. Samples can also be climate controlled over prolonged cycle time intervals.

Among other things, the institute has the following equipment for sample characterisation:

 

UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

ZWICK ROELL RETROLINE 250 kN

UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

ZWICK ROELL RETROLINE 20 kN

RESONANCE TESTING MACHINE

ZWICK ROELL RETROLINE 30 kN

Maximum test configuration

250 kN

20 kN

+/- 30 kN static

+/- 15 kN dynamic

Frequency range 35 to 300 Hz

Maximum stroke

1678 mm (excluding clamping devices)

1458 mm (excluding clamping devices)

800 mm (excluding clamping devices)

Load types

Tension, compression, bending

Tension, compression

Dynamic tension, compression

Measurement technology

Macros, bending sensors, inductive probes, pressure sensors, strain gauges, infrared camera, DIC

ClipOn Extensometer, DIC

 

Measurement accuracy

Class 0.5 for force; Class 1 for macros; Class 0.5 for bending sensors

Class 0.5 for force

Class 0.5 for force

  • Quasi-static load testing up to 250 kN
  • Dynamic loading at resonant frequency
  • Ageing tests in the climate chamber
  • Sample preparation

Test machines

Contact

Dr.-Ing. Elmar Beeh

Head of Department
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Vehicle Concepts
Material and Process Applications for Road and Rail Vehicles
Pfaffenwaldring 38-40, 70569 Stuttgart
Germany