MTS Multipurpose Simulated User Manual
MTS TestSuite
Multipurpose Simulated Testing User Guide
100-232-130 E be certain.
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Manual Part Number—Publication Date—Release
100-232-130 E—August 2013—TestSuite MP 2.6 or
later
100-232-130 D—September
2012—TestSuite MP 2.3
Contents
1.0 Technical Support 9
2.0 Preface 13
3.0 Controller Simulation Overview 17
4.0 Install Simulation Software 25
1.1.0 How to Get Technical Support........................................................................................................9
1.2.0 Before You Contact MTS................................................................................................................9
1.3.0 If You Contact MTS by Phone......................................................................................................11
1.4.0 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals...................................................................................12
2.1.0 Before You Begin..........................................................................................................................13
2.2.0 Documentation Conventions.........................................................................................................13
3.1.0 Controller Simulation....................................................................................................................18
3.2.0 Simulation Controller Conguration Files and Test Names.........................................................18
3.3.0 Fatigue Templates..........................................................................................................................19
3.4.0 Fracture Templates........................................................................................................................21
4.1.0 Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software..............................................................................26
4.2.0 Install the Simulated FlexTest Controller......................................................................................26
4.3.0 Install MTS Series 793 Software...................................................................................................26
4.4.0 Install Controller Conguration Files...........................................................................................27
4.5.0 Install Simulated Test Files...........................................................................................................27
5.0 Running Simulation Tests 29
5.1.0 Simulated Controller Startup.........................................................................................................30
5.1.1.0 Start the MTS TestSuite Simulation Software...............................................................30
5.1.2.0 Start the Test Application...............................................................................................30
5.2.0 Run Simulated Toughness Test.....................................................................................................30
5.2.1.0 Open The Test................................................................................................................30
5.2.1.1.0 Use Station Manager to Open the Conguration File for the Test..................30
5.2.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test............................30
5.2.1.3.0 Create a New Test Run....................................................................................31
5.2.2.0 Set the CTOD Test Parameters.......................................................................................31
5.2.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview...............................................................................31
5.2.2.2.0 CTOD (Crack Tip Opening Displacement) Parameter Values for Simulation.31
5.2.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters........................................................................................33
5.2.2.4.0 CTOD Parameters...........................................................................................34
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5.2.2.5.0 Data Storage Parameters.................................................................................34
5.2.2.6.0 Test Termination Parameters...........................................................................34
5.2.2.7.0 Assign Precrack Values...................................................................................35
5.2.2.8.0 Calculator........................................................................................................35
5.2.3.0 Run the Test....................................................................................................................36
5.2.3.1.0 Turn On Hydraulic Power...............................................................................36
5.2.3.2.0 Perform Crack Size Check (CSC)...................................................................36
5.2.3.3.0 Precrack Specimen..........................................................................................37
5.2.3.4.0 Run Toughness Test.........................................................................................37
5.2.3.5.0 Perform Fatigue Crack Mark...........................................................................38
5.2.3.6.0 Constant Load Control Mode Parameters.......................................................38
5.2.3.7.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes............................................................................39
5.2.3.8.0 End Simulation Test........................................................................................39
5.2.4.0 View Test Results...........................................................................................................39
5.2.4.1.0 View Test Results............................................................................................39
5.2.4.2.0 Fracture Test Results.......................................................................................39
5.2.5.0 Perform Data Analysis...................................................................................................40
5.2.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application........................................................................40
5.2.5.2.0 CTOD Analysis View......................................................................................41
5.3.0 Run Simulated FCG Compliance Test..........................................................................................42
5.3.1.0 Open The Test................................................................................................................42
5.3.1.1.0 Open the Conguration File for the Test.........................................................42
5.3.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test............................42
5.3.1.3.0 Create a New Test Run....................................................................................43
5.3.2.0 Dene the FGC Compliance Test Parameters................................................................43
5.3.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview...............................................................................43
5.3.2.2.0 FCG Compliance Parameter Values for Simulation........................................43
5.3.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters........................................................................................45
5.3.2.4.0 Crack Growth Parameters...............................................................................46
5.3.2.5.0 Delta K Control Mode Parameters..................................................................46
5.3.2.6.0 Constant Load Control Mode Parameters.......................................................47
5.3.2.7.0 Data Storage Parameters Properties................................................................48
5.3.2.8.0 Test Termination Parameters...........................................................................48
5.3.2.9.0 Assign Precrack Values...................................................................................48
5.3.2.10.0 Calculator......................................................................................................49
5.3.3.0 Run the Test....................................................................................................................50
5.3.3.1.0 Turn On Hydraulic Power...............................................................................50
5.3.3.2.0 Perform Crack Size Check (CSC)...................................................................50
5.3.3.3.0 Precrack Specimen..........................................................................................51
5.3.3.4.0 Run the Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG) Test.....................................................51
5.3.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes............................................................................52
5.3.3.6.0 End Simulation Test........................................................................................52
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5.3.4.0 View Test Results...........................................................................................................52
5.3.4.1.0 View Test Results............................................................................................52
5.3.4.2.0 Fracture Test Results.......................................................................................52
5.3.5.0 Perform Data Analysis...................................................................................................53
5.3.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application........................................................................53
5.3.5.2.0 Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis View.............................................................54
5.4.0 Run the Simulated FCG DCPD Test.............................................................................................56
5.4.1.0 Open The Test................................................................................................................56
5.4.1.1.0 Open the Conguration File for the Test.........................................................56
5.4.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test............................56
5.4.1.3.0 Create a New Test Run....................................................................................56
5.4.2.0 Set the FGC DCPD Test Parameters..............................................................................57
5.4.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview...............................................................................57
5.4.2.2.0 FCG DCPD Parameter Values for Simulation................................................57
5.4.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters........................................................................................59
5.4.2.4.0 Crack Growth Parameters...............................................................................59
5.4.2.5.0 Delta K Control Mode Parameters..................................................................60
5.4.2.6.0 Constant Load Control Mode Parameters.......................................................60
5.4.2.7.0 Data Storage Parameters.................................................................................61
5.4.2.8.0 Test Termination Parameters...........................................................................61
5.4.2.9.0 Assign Precrack Values...................................................................................62
5.4.2.10.0 Calculator......................................................................................................62
5.4.3.0 Run the Test....................................................................................................................63
5.4.3.1.0 Turn On Hydraulic Power...............................................................................63
5.4.3.2.0 Enter DCPD Initial Crack Values....................................................................63
5.4.3.3.0 Precrack Specimen..........................................................................................64
5.4.3.4.0 Run the Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG) Test.....................................................64
5.4.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes............................................................................65
5.4.3.6.0 End Simulation Test........................................................................................65
5.4.4.0 View Test Results...........................................................................................................65
5.4.4.1.0 View Test Results............................................................................................65
5.4.4.2.0 Fracture Test Results.......................................................................................66
5.4.5.0 Perform Data Analysis...................................................................................................66
5.4.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application........................................................................66
5.4.5.2.0 Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis View.............................................................67
5.5.0 Run the Simulated JIC Fracture Toughness Test...........................................................................69
5.5.1.0 Open The Test................................................................................................................69
5.5.1.1.0 Open the Conguration File for the Test.........................................................69
5.5.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test............................69
5.5.1.3.0 Create a New Test Run....................................................................................70
5.5.2.0 Set the JIC Test Parameters............................................................................................70
5.5.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview...............................................................................70
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5.5.2.2.0 JIC Parameter Values for Simulation..............................................................70
5.5.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters........................................................................................73
5.5.2.4.0 JIC Parameters.................................................................................................74
5.5.2.5.0 COD Mode Parameters...................................................................................75
5.5.2.6.0 Displacement Mode Parameters......................................................................77
5.5.2.7.0 Data Storage Parameters.................................................................................78
5.5.2.8.0 Test Termination Parameters...........................................................................78
5.5.2.9.0 Assign Precrack Values...................................................................................78
5.5.2.10.0 Calculator......................................................................................................79
5.5.3.0 Run the Test....................................................................................................................80
5.5.3.1.0 Turn On Hydraulic Power...............................................................................80
5.5.3.2.0 Perform Crack Size Check (CSC)...................................................................80
5.5.3.3.0 Precrack Specimen..........................................................................................81
5.5.3.4.0 Run JIC Fracture Toughness Test....................................................................81
5.5.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes............................................................................82
5.5.3.6.0 Fatigue to Fracture...........................................................................................82
5.5.3.7.0 End Simulation Test........................................................................................82
5.5.4.0 View Test Results...........................................................................................................82
5.5.4.1.0 View Test Results............................................................................................82
5.5.4.2.0 Fracture Test Results.......................................................................................83
5.5.5.0 Perform Data Analysis...................................................................................................83
5.5.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application........................................................................83
5.5.5.2.0 JIC Fracture Toughness Analysis View...........................................................84
5.6.0 Run the Simulated KIC Fracture Toughness Test.........................................................................85
5.6.1.0 Open The Test................................................................................................................85
5.6.1.1.0 Open the Conguration File for the Test.........................................................85
5.6.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test............................85
5.6.1.3.0 Create a New Test Run....................................................................................86
5.6.2.0 Set the JIC Test Parameters............................................................................................86
5.6.2.1.0 Test Parameters Overview...............................................................................86
5.6.2.2.0 KIC Parameter Values for Simulation.............................................................86
5.6.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters........................................................................................88
5.6.2.4.0 KIC Parameters...............................................................................................89
5.6.2.5.0 Data Storage Parameters.................................................................................89
5.6.2.6.0 Test Termination Parameters...........................................................................89
5.6.2.7.0 Assign Precrack Values...................................................................................90
5.6.2.8.0 Calculator........................................................................................................90
5.6.3.0 Run the Test....................................................................................................................91
5.6.3.1.0 Turn On Hydraulic Power...............................................................................91
5.6.3.2.0 Perform Crack Size Check (CSC)...................................................................91
5.6.3.3.0 Precrack Specimen..........................................................................................92
5.6.3.4.0 Run KIC Fracture Toughness Test..................................................................92
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5.6.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes............................................................................93
5.6.3.6.0 End Simulation Test........................................................................................93
5.6.4.0 View Test Results...........................................................................................................93
5.6.4.1.0 View Test Results............................................................................................93
5.6.4.2.0 Fracture Test Results.......................................................................................94
5.6.5.0 Perform Data Analysis...................................................................................................94
5.6.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application........................................................................94
5.6.5.2.0 KIC Fracture Toughness Analysis View.........................................................95
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1.0 Technical Support
1.1.0 How to Get Technical Support
Start with your manuals
The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the inf ormation you need to use and maintain your equipment.
If your equipment includes software, look for online help and README files that contain additional product
information.
Technical support methods
MTS provides a full range of support services after your system is installed. If you ha ve any questions about
a system or product, contact Technical Support in one of the following ways.
Web site
Outside the U.S.
For technical support outside the United States, contact your local sales and service office. For a list of
worldwide sales and service locations and contact information, use the Global MTS link at the MTS web site:
www.mts.com > Global Presence > Choose a Region
www.mts.com > Contact Us (upper-right corner) > In the Subject field, choose
To escalate a problem; Problem Submittal Form
Worldwide: tech.support@mts.comE-mail
Europe: techsupport.europe@mts.com
Worldwide: 1 800 328 2255 - toll free in U.S.; +1 952 937 4000 - outside U.S.Telephone
Europe: +800 81002 222, International toll free in Europe
1.2.0 Before You Contact MTS
MTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information available when you contact us for
support.
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Know your site number and system number
The site number contains your company number and identifies y our equipment type (such as material testing
or simulation).The number is typically written on a label on your equipment before the system leaves MTS.
If you do not know your MTS site number, contact your sales engineer.
Example site number: 571167
When you have more than one MTS system, the system job number identifies your system.You can find
your job number in your order paperwork.
Example system number: US1.42460
Know information from prior technical assistance
If you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your file based on the:
• MTS notification number
• Name of the person who helped you
Identify the problem
Describe the problem and know the answers to the following questions:
• How long and how often has the problem occurred?
• Can you reproduce the problem?
• Were any hardware or software changes made to the system before the problem started?
• What are the equipment model numbers?
• What is the controller model (if applicable)?
• What is the system configuration?
Know relevant computer information
For a computer problem, have the following information available:
• Manufacturer’s name and model number
• Operating software type and service patch information
• Amount of system memory
• Amount of free space on the hard drive where the application resides
• Current status of hard-drive fragmentation
• Connection status to a corporate network
Know relevant software information
For software application problems, have the following information available:
• The software application’s name , v ersion number, build number, and (if a vailab le) softw are patch number .
This information can typically be found in the About selection in the Help menu.
• The names of other applications on your computer, such as:
• Anti-virus software
• Screen savers
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• Keyboard enhancers
• Print spoolers
• Messaging applications
1.3.0 If You Contact MTS by Phone
A Call Center agent registers your call before connecting you with a technical support specialist.The agent
asks you for your:
• Site number
• Name
• Company name
• Company address
• Phone number where you can be reached
If your issue has a notification number, please provide that number. A new issue will be assigned a unique
notification number.
Identify system type
To enable the Call Center agent to connect you with the most qualified technical support specialist available ,
identify your system as one of the following types:
• Electrodynamic material test system
• Electromechanical material test system
• Hydromechanical material test system
• Vehicle test system
• Vehicle component test system
• Aero test system
Be prepared to troubleshoot
Prepare to perform troubleshooting while on the phone:
• Call from a telephone close to the system so that you can implement suggestions made over the phone.
• Have the original operating and application software media available.
• If you are not familiar with all aspects of the equipment operation, have an experienced user nearby to
assist you.
Write down relevant information
In case Technical Support must call you:
• Verify the notification number.
• Record the name of the person who helped you.
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• Write down any specific instructions.
After you call
MTS logs and tracks all calls to ensure that you receive assistance for your problem or request. If you have
questions about the status of your problem or have additional information to report, please contact Technical
Support again and provide your original notification number.
1.4.0 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals
Use the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems with y our software, hardware, man uals, or service
that are not resolved to your satisfaction through the technical support process.The form includes check
boxes that allo w you to indicate the urgency of y our problem and y our e xpectation of an acceptable response
time.We guarantee a timely response—your feedback is important to us.
You can access the Problem Submittal Form at www.mts.com > Contact Us (upper-right corner) > In the
Subject field, choose To escalate a problem; Problem Submittal Form
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2.0 Preface
2.1.0 Before You Begin
Safety first!
Before you use y our MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your
system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that can cause
severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand
the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very important that you remain
aware of hazards that apply to your system.
Other MTS manuals
In addition to this manual, you may receive additional manuals in paper or electronic form.
You may also receive an MTS System Documentation CD. It contains an electronic copy of the manuals that
pertain to your test system.
Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the software CD distribution disc(s).
2.2.0 Documentation Conventions
The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals.
Hazard conventions
Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual.These notices contain safety information that is specific
to the activity to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to
an associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and f ollow all directions and recommendations.Three
different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals. Following are examples of all three levels.
(for general safety information, see the safety information provided with your system.)
DANGER:
Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which, if
ignored, will result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.
WARNING:
Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a medium lev el of risk which,
if ignored, can result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.
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CAUTION:
Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which, if
ignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or equipment damage, or
could endanger test integrity.
Other special text conventions
Important:
Important notices provide information about your system that is essential to its proper
function.While not safety-related, if the important information is ignored, test results may
not be reliable, or your system may not operate properly.
Note:
Notes provide additional information about operating your system or highlight easily
overlooked information.
Recommended:
Recommended notes provide a suggested way to accomplish a task based on what MTS
has found to be most effective.
Tip:
Tips provide helpful information or a hint about how to most efficiently accomplish a task.
Access:
Access provides the route you should follow to a referenced item in the software.
Example:
Examples show specific scenarios relating to your product and appear with a shaded
background.
Special terms
The first occurrence of special terms is shown in italics.
Illustrations
Illustrations appear in this manual to clarify text.They are examples only and do not necessarily represent
your actual system configuration, test application, or software.
Electronic manual conventions
This manual is available as an electronic document in the Portable Document File (PDF) format. It can be
viewed on any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
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Hypertext links
The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in the body text,
along with all contents entries and index page numbers, are hypertext links.When you click a hypertext link,
the application jumps to the corresponding topic.
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3.0 Controller Simulation Overview
Topics:
•
Controller Simulation..............................................................................................................................18
•
Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names...................................................................18
•
Fatigue Templates.................................................................................................................................19
•
Fracture Templates................................................................................................................................21
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3.0 Controller Simulation Overview
3.1.0 Controller Simulation
Simulated controller
The MTS TestSuite Controller Simulation Software CD includes the necessary software, controller files, and
test files to run fully-functional fatigue and fracture tests in a simulated controller environment.
The special controller configuration and hardware interface files allo w you to set up and simulate the e xecution
of tests.You can use one of the supplied sample tests, or you can create your own test.This environment
can be very useful for product introduction, training, and test planning and troubleshooting. However, the
software has some restrictions:
• Do not install the simulation software on a workstation that is networked with any MTS Fle xT est controllers .
• Do not use the simulation software to upgrade existing software installations.
• The simulation software cannot run tests with real test equipment (using controllers, load units, and real
specimens).
Configuration files
The Simulation disk includes a number of controller configuration files that act as “virtual specimens.” Each
configuration file is paired with a corresponding simulation test.The configurations use calculated inputs and
calculated outputs to provide realistic specimen behavior and test data.
Test files
The Simulation disk includes a number of exported tests (.tsproj) that you can import and use to run and
analyze simulated tests.The test files are located in the TestArchives folder on this disk.
Note:
The test files on the Simulation disk are specifically configured to work with the virtual specimen
configurations provided on this disk. If you want to use the tests with other station configurations, you
must remap the test to use the appropriate controller resources. Not all template options are represented
in the simulation tests.
For More Information
Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software on page 26
Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names on page 18
3.2.0 Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names
Before you start the Multipurpose Elite (MPE) application, you must use the MTS Station Manager application
to open the configuration file required for the simulated test that y ou want to run. The following table lists the
configuration file required for each test.
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3.0 Controller Simulation Overview
If you run a simulated test and then want to run a different template, you must use the MPE application to
disconnect from the controller (Controller > Disconnect), use the Station Manager application to open the
configuration file required for the new template (see the table below), and then use the MPE application to
connect to the controller (Controller > Connect).
Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names
Test Type
Load
ASTM Low-Cycle Fatigue (LCF) with
Elevated Temperature
Strain
Compliance
Tension DC Potential Drop (DCPD)
Displacement (CTOD)
Template NameController Configuration
File
HCF Load Test.tsprojVirt_3-02_CF_HCF.cfgASTM High-Cycle Fatigue (HCF)
(Sample Test Not Available)Virt_3-02_CF_LCF with
Temperature.cfg
Sample LCF Strain Test.tsprojVirt_3-02_CF_LCF.cfgASTM Low-Cycle Fatigue (LCF)
Transition Test.tsprojVirt_3-02_CF_LCF.cfgTransition Test
Trapezoidal Test.tsprojVirt_3-02_CF_LCF.cfgTrapezoidal Test
FCG Compliance Tension.tsprojVirt_3-02_FCG.cfgASTM E 647 Fatigue Crack Growth
FCG DCPD.tsprojVirt_3-02_FCG_DCPD.cfgASTM E 647 Fatigue Crack Growth
CTOD Tension.tsprojVirt_3-02_FT_CTOD.cfgASTM E 1290 Crack-Tip Opening
3.3.0 Fatigue Templates
Low-Cycle Fatigue (LCF)
The following templates are available for LCF tests and analysis:
JIC Tension.tsprojVirt_3-02_FT_JIC.cfgASTM E 1820 JIC
KIC Tension.tsprojVirt_3-02_FT_KIC.cfgASTM E 399 KIC
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Low-Cycle Fatigue Templates
DescriptionTemplate
ASTM LCF Strain
ASTM LCF Strain
Elevated T emperature
Legacy LCF
High-Cycle Fatigue (HCF)
The following templates are available for HCF Load tests and analysis:
High-Cycle Fatigue Templates
This template complies with ASTM standard
E606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
to run LCF tests, analyze the resulting data, and
provide reports of the results.
This template complies with ASTM standard
E606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
to run LCF tests with elevated temperature,
analyze the resulting data, and provide reports
of the results.
This template is designed to analyze data
acquired from tests run with the MTS 793.20 LCF
Test application and provide reports of the
results.
DescriptionTemplate
ASTM HCF Load Test
Legacy HCF Displacement
Transition Test
The following templates are available for Transition tests and analysis:
Transition Test Templates
Transition Test
This template complies with ASTM Standard E
466-07 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
to determine the fatigue resistance of materials.
This template is designed to analyze data
acquired from tests run with the MTS 793.20
Advanced LCF (ADVLCF) Test application and
provide reports of the results.
DescriptionTemplate
This template complies with ASTM Standard E
606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
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DescriptionTemplate
to run Transition Tests, analyze the resulting
data, and provide reports of the results.
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Transition Test
Elevated T emperature
Trapezoidal Strain
The following templates are available for Trapezoidal Strain tests and analysis:
Trapezoidal Strain Templates
ASTM Trapezoidal
Strain
ASTM Trapezoidal
Strain Elevated
Temperature (Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
This template complies with ASTM Standard E
606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
to run Transition Tests with elev ated temperature,
analyze the resulting data, and provide reports
of the results.
DescriptionTemplate
This template complies with ASTM standard
E606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
(Reapproved 2007).The template is designed
to run Trapezoidal Strain tests, analyze the
resulting data, and provide reports of the results.
This template complies with ASTM standard
E606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96
to run Trapezoidal Strain tests with elevated
temperature, analyze the resulting data, and
provide reports of the results.
3.4.0 Fracture Templates
Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG)
The following templates are available for Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG) tests and analysis:
Fatigue Crack Growth Templates
DescriptionTemplate
ASTM E 647 Fatigue
Crack Growth
Compliance or bend tests, analyze the resulting data, and
This template complies with ASTM standard
E647-08 and is designed to run FCG compliance
provide reports of the results.
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3.0 Controller Simulation Overview
DescriptionTemplate
ASTM E 647 Fatigue
Crack Growth DCPD
Legacy FCG
JIC Fracture Toughness
The following templates are available for JIC Fracture Toughness tests and analysis:
JIC Fracture Toughness Templates
ASTM E 1820 JIC
Legacy JIC
This template complies with ASTM standard
E647-08 and is designed to run FCG DC
Potential Drop (DCPD) tension tests, analyze
the resulting data, and provide reports of the
results.
This template is designed to analyze data
acquired from tests run with the MTS 793.40 FTG
Test application and provide reports of the
results.
DescriptionTemplate
This template complies with ASTM Standard
E-1820-08 and is designed to determine the
fracture toughness (JIC) value of materials.
This template is designed to analyze data
acquired from tests run with the MTS 793.50 JIC
Fracture Toughness T est application and pro vide
reports of the results.
KIC Fracture Toughness
The following templates are available for KIC Fracture Toughness tests and analysis:
KIC Fracture Toughness Templates
DescriptionTemplate
ASTM E 399 KIC
Legacy KIC
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This template complies with ASTM Standard E
399 and is designed to determine the plane-strain
fracture toughness (KIC) value of materials and
provide reports of the results.
This template is designed to analyze data
acquired from tests run with the MTS 793.50 KIC
Fracture Toughness T est application and pro vide
reports of the results.
Toughness
The following template is available for Toughness tests and analysis:
Toughness Templates
DescriptionTemplate
3.0 Controller Simulation Overview
ASTM E1290 CTOD
This template complies with ASTM E 1290 - 07
and is designed to determine the fracture
toughness value of materials.
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4.0 Install Simulation Software
Topics:
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Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software........................................................................................26
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Install the Simulated FlexTest Controller...............................................................................................26
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Install MTS Series 793 Software...........................................................................................................26
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Install Controller Configuration Files......................................................................................................27
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Install Simulated Test Files....................................................................................................................27
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4.0 Install Simulation Software
4.1.0 Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software
To install the MTS TestSuite Multipurpose software:
1. Launch the MTS TestSuite self-extracting executable.
2. On the MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software Install window, click FlexTest.
3. Select option 1) TestSuite Software Installation. Follow the instructions in the InstallShield Wizard and
restart your computer if prompted. F or additional information, refer to the ReadMe file and the MPE Getting
Started Guide, both available from links within the Install windows.
4.2.0 Install the Simulated FlexTest Controller
Launch the FlexTest Simulator self-extracting executable. Follow the online installation instructions.
4.3.0 Install MTS Series 793 Software
To install the MTS Series 793 software:
1. Launch the MTS TestSuite self-extracting executable to start the installation process.
The MTS Series 793 Simulation Software Setup window appears.
2. Click the Install MTS 793 software link.
3. Follow the steps in the install wizard and make the selections listed below:
• At the Select the option you would like to perf orm prompt, select the Install MTS Series 494 FlexTest
Hardware install option.
• At the Select Controller prompt, select the MTS FlexTest 40 Controller install option.
• Use all the default Destination Folder locations and configuration settings.
• Use the default Project Name (Project 1) and select the Set as default project check box.
• On the Select File Options screen, clear all the check boxes.
Important:
At the Restart Windows window , y ou must select Yes, I want to restart my computer no w and
click Finish.
4. Exit the wizard and allow the computer to restart.
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4.4.0 Install Controller Configuration Files
To install controller configuration files:
1. Start the MTS_TestSuite_Simulation self-extracting executable to restart the installation process.
The MTS 793 Simulation Software Setup window appears.
2. Click the Install Controller Configuration Files link.
An installation command script installs the necessary controller configuration and hardware interface files
on your system.
4.5.0 Install Simulated Test Files
To install simulated test files:
1. In the MTS Series 793 Simulation Software Setup window , clic k the Install simulated tests link. By default,
the simulated tests are installed to the C:\MTS TestSuite\TestArchives folder.
An installation command script installs the simulated tests on your system.
2. Close the MTS Series 793 Simulation Software Setup window.
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5.0 Running Simulation Tests
Topics:
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Simulated Controller Startup..................................................................................................................30
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Run Simulated Toughness Test.............................................................................................................30
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Run Simulated FCG Compliance Test...................................................................................................42
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Run the Simulated FCG DCPD Test......................................................................................................56
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Run the Simulated JIC Fracture Toughness Test..................................................................................69
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Run the Simulated KIC Fracture Toughness Test..................................................................................85
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5.0 Running Simulation Tests
5.1.0 Simulated Controller Startup
5.1.1.0 Start the MTS TestSuite Simulation Software
To start the MTS TestSuite simulation software:
1. Click Start > Programs > MTS Series 793 Software > Station Manager.
2. When prompted to choose a controller, choose the controller that has “TestSuite Simulation” in its title.
3. When prompted to select a configuration file, select the appropriate controller configuration file with “Virt_”
in its title.
To determine which configuration file is required to run each of the simulation tests, see the table at
Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names on page 18.
4. Minimize the Station Manager main window, and then close any other Station Manager windows that may
be open, such as the Scope, Meters, or Display Setup windows.
For More Information
Simulation Controller Configuration Files and Test Names on page 18
5.1.2.0 Start the Test Application
To start the test application, click Start > Programs > MTS TestSuite and choose the application.
5.2.0 Run Simulated Toughness Test
5.2.1.0 Open The Test
5.2.1.1.0 Use Station Manager to Open the Configuration File for the Test
Open Station Manager and select the controller configuration file required to run the simulated template test.
5.2.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test
To start the MPE application and import a test:
1. On the Multipurpose Elite File menu, click Import > Test.
2. In the Import Test window:
a. Click Bro wse and navigate to the location of the sim ulated test files. By default, the simulated test files
are saved to the C:\MTS TestSuite\TestArchives folder.
b. Select the test you want to open, and then click Open.
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