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MTS TestSuiteMultipurpose Simulated Testing User Guide100-232-130 E be certain.

Know your site number and system numberThe site number contains your company number and identifies your equipment type (such as material testingor sim

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2.0 Preface2.1.0 Before You BeginSafety first!Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your

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3.0 Controller Simulation OverviewTopics:•Controller Simulation...

3.1.0 Controller SimulationSimulated controllerThe MTS TestSuite Controller Simulation Software CD includes the necessary software, controller files,

If you run a simulated test and then want to run a different template, you must use the MPE application todisconnect from the controller (Controller &

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Low-Cycle Fatigue TemplatesDescriptionTemplateThis template complies with ASTM standardE606-04 and ASTM standard D3479/D 3479M-96ASTM LCF Strain(Reapp

DescriptionTemplateto run Transition Tests, analyze the resultingdata, and provide reports of the results.This template complies with ASTM Standard E6

DescriptionTemplateThis template complies with ASTM standardE647-08 and is designed to run FCG DCASTM E 647 FatigueCrack Growth DCPDPotential Drop (DC

ToughnessThe following template is available for Toughness tests and analysis:Toughness TemplatesDescriptionTemplateThis template complies with ASTM E

4.0 Install Simulation SoftwareTopics:•Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Software...

4.1.0 Install MTS TestSuite Multipurpose SoftwareTo install the MTS TestSuite Multipurpose software:1. Launch the MTS TestSuite self-extracting execut

4.4.0 Install Controller Configuration FilesTo install controller configuration files:1. Start the MTS_TestSuite_Simulation self-extracting executable

5.0 Running Simulation TestsTopics:•Simulated Controller Startup...

Contents1.0 Technical Support 91.1.0 How to Get Technical Support...

5.1.0 Simulated Controller Startup5.1.1.0 Start the MTS TestSuite Simulation SoftwareTo start the MTS TestSuite simulation software:1. Click Start >

3. If any report template (.xltx) files from the import file already exist, you are prompted to Overwrite the filesor Cancel the import.If you already

Precrack Parameter ValuesValue to Use for SimulationParameter25 mmPrecrack Final Crack Limit10 HzPrecrack Frequency0.100 unitlessPrecrack Load Ratio10

Test Termination Parameter ValuesDescriptionParameterYesEnd on COD Limit1.2 mmCOD LimitNoEnd on Load LimitNoLoad LimitNoEnd on Displacement Limit50.00

DescriptionParameterSpecify the number of cycles at whichprecrack activity stops.Precrack Cycle LimitSpecify the maximum stress intensity desiredat th

5.2.2.7.0 Assign Precrack ValuesSpecify these parameters if the specimen was precracked on another load frame. When the precrackparameters are specifi

Stress Intensity K ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size value to use in thestress intensity (K) calculation.Crack SizeSpecify the load

DescriptionParameterSpecify the modulus used for crack sizecalculations.Elastic ModulusSpecify the percent of load applied on thespecimen in order to

5. Typically, the activity will stop when a desired test termination parameter is achieved. In this case, reviewthe activity end result, and then clic

DescriptionParameteracceptable because of the higher frequenciesof some tests.Specify the voltage that is measured at thisload level. This parameter i

5.2.2.5.0 Data Storage Parameters...345.2.2.6.0 Test Termination Paramet

• Crack Size Check Cycle - Data Acquisition shows data that was acquired during the crack size checkactivity.• Precrack Command - Data Acquisition sho

The variable definitions and mapping are transferred to your new test and can be modified to meet yourrequirements.Your original test is protected fro

Channels by Time TableThe Channels by Time table lists all data points collected in arrays:• Time Array• Load Array• CTOD Array• Displacement ArrayCha

Note:The test you open and use must correspond to the controller files that were copied to the workstationand the configuration that was selected when

Value to Use for SimulationParameter10%Precrack Lower Least Squares FitPercentage90%Precrack Upper Least Squares FitPercentage1000000 countPrecrack Cy

Value to Use for SimulationParameter100 countStore Every Nth Precrack Cycle10%FCG Lower Least Squares FitPercentage90%FCG Upper Least Squares FitPerce

DescriptionParametersquares fit compliance determination. Thisparameter is not used for FCG DCPD tests.Specify the percentage of the measured loadrang

DescriptionParameterSpecify the wave shape of the commandsignal.FCG Wave ShapeThe choices are True Sine or True Ramp.Typically, you use a True Ramp wa

5.3.2.7.0 Data Storage Parameters PropertiesData Storage ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the percentage of precrack activitythat must complete b

Precrack ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the number of precrack cyclescompleted.Precrack CyclesCompletedSpecify the final crack size calculated

5.3.4.0 View Test Results...525.3.4.1.0 View T

Stress Intensity K ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size value to use in thestress intensity (K) calculation.Crack SizeSpecify the load

DescriptionParameterSpecify the modulus used for crack sizecalculations.Elastic ModulusSpecify the percent of load applied on thespecimen in order to

5.3.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack SizesThe software automatically enters the crack sizes from the end of the precrack activity and the crack sizesfrom th

5.3.5.0 Perform Data Analysis5.3.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer ApplicationTo start the analyzer application:1. On the Tools menu, click Fracture Analyzer A

5.3.5.2.0 Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis ViewThe template is preconfigured with a data view that conforms to the analysis portion of the ASTM standard.

Validity Results TableThe Validity Results table includes the Display Name, Value, Modified Indicator, Original Value, and Calculation.The Display Nam

5.4.0 Run the Simulated FCG DCPD Test5.4.1.0 Open The Test5.4.1.1.0 Open the Configuration File for the TestDetermine the controller configuration fil

5. Reset the interlocks if needed and select the Low, then High, power buttons.6. Click Run to run the test.5.4.2.0 Set the FGC DCPD Test Parameters5.

Value to Use for SimulationParameter0 1/mmNormalized K Gradient (C)0 kNFCG Measure Load LevelConstant Load Parameter ValuesValue to Use for Simulation

5.4.2.3.0 Precrack ParametersThe following table lists the precrack parameters and their required values.Precrack ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecif

5.5.2.2.0 JIC Parameter Values for Simulation...705.5.2.3.0 Precrack Parameters...

5.4.2.5.0 Delta K Control Mode ParametersDelta K Control Mode ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the ratio of the minimum to maximumK applied to th

DescriptionParameterSpecify the cycle frequency of the commandsignal.FCG FrequencySpecify the wave shape of the commandsignal.FCG Wave ShapeThe choice

DescriptionParameterSpecify Yes to end the test when the loadlimit is reached.Load LimitSpecify Yes to end the test when thedisplacement limit is reac

Load P ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size value to use in the loadcalculation.Crack SizeSpecify the stress intensity (K) value to us

Note:The Simulation CD includes a sample test that is based on the FCG DCPD template. To run thesample test, you must enter specific initial crack val

2. Review the parameters.a) Click Yes to start with the parameters that are shown.b) Click No to return to the Main Menu and to change parameters.3. C

5.4.4.2.0 Fracture Test ResultsThe Test Results show the following information about the test run:• Variable Summary shows all the parameters and thei

The recalculated values are updated in the currently open analysis run.A recommended procedure is to create a copy of your test and analysis definitio

Crack Length, Min/Max K, Load by Cycles TableThe Crack Length, Min/Max K, Load by Cycles table provides values for the cycles in the FCG Cycle Arrayco

ChartsThe charts provide visual indicators of the crack growth rate and the forces that affect the rate.• The da/dN vs. Delta K chart characterizes th

5.6.3.5.0 Enter Measured Crack Sizes...935.6.3.6.0 End Simulation Test...

Note:The test you open and use must correspond to the controller files that were copied to the workstationand the configuration that was selected when

Value to Use for SimulationParameter0.1 unitlessPrecrack Load Ratio20%Precrack Lower Least Squares FitPercentage80%Precrack Upper Least Squares FitPer

DescriptionParameter25%JIC Percent Unload4 kN/sJIC Reload Rate5 kN/sJIC Unload Rate30 HzJIC Data FrequencyDisplacement Control Mode Step ParametersDis

DescriptionParameter30 HzJIC Data FrequencyData Storage ParametersData Storage Parameter ValuesValue to Use for SimulationParameter100 countStore Ever

Precrack ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the desired crack size to achieve inthe precrack activity. When the specifiedcrack size is achieved, th

5.5.2.5.0 COD Mode ParametersCOD Mode ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the amount of force, in force units,to unload in both the unload and reloa

DescriptionParameterdisplacement exceeds the specified limitvalue during the ramp segment of a step.When the limit trips, the JIC step immediatelyswit

5.5.2.6.0 Displacement Mode ParametersDisplacement Mode ParametersDescriptionParameterSee description in COD mode parameters.JIC Absolute UnloadSpecif

5.5.2.7.0 Data Storage ParametersData Storage ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the percentage of precrack activitythat must complete before data

Precrack ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the number of precrack cyclescompleted.Precrack CyclesCompletedSpecify the final crack size calculated

Stress Intensity K ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size value to use in thestress intensity (K) calculation.Crack SizeSpecify the load

DescriptionParameterSpecify the modulus used for crack sizecalculations.Elastic ModulusSpecify the percent of load applied on thespecimen in order to

5. Typically, the activity stops when a desired test termination parameter is achieved. In this case, reviewthe activity end result, and then click Cl

2. Click Results.3. Click on the different tabs to view different types of results.5.5.4.2.0 Fracture Test ResultsThe Test Results show the following

9. To calculate a variable for every cycle, select the variable name from the Additional Cycle VariableCalculations list and click the right arrow but

Channels by Step TableThe Channels by Step table lists all data points collected in arrays:• Segment Type Array• Complete Load Data• Complete COD Data

a. Click Browse and navigate to the location of the simulated test files. By default, the simulated test filesare saved to the C:\MTS TestSuite\TestAr

Precrack ParametersPrecrack Parameter ValuesValue to Use for SimulationParameter25.4 mmPrecrack Final Crack Limit10 HzPrecrack Frequency0.1 unitlessPr

Value to Use for SimulationParameter1.35 mmKIC COD Upper LimitNoKIC Use Load Limit200000 NKIC Load Upper LimitNoKIC Use Displacement Limit50 mmKIC Dis

DescriptionParameterSpecify the maximum stress intensity desiredat the end of precrack activity. The initialPrecrack Final MaximumKprecrack Maximum K

1.0 Technical Support1.1.0 How to Get Technical SupportStart with your manualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to

DescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size that, if reached, stopsthe test.JIC Maximum Crack SizeSpecify the crack extension that, if reached,stops th

Load P ParametersDescriptionParameterSpecify the crack size value to use in the loadcalculation.Crack SizeSpecify the stress intensity (K) value to us

4. Click Run on the control panel to start the crack size check. Optionally, if you want to review or changeparameters, click Return to Main Menu.5. W

To suspend the activity after it starts, click Hold. When you suspend the activity, data collection stops andthe application attempts to hold at the m

5.6.4.2.0 Fracture Test ResultsThe Test Results show the following information about the test run:• Variable Summary shows all the parameters and thei

The recalculated values are updated in the currently open analysis run.A recommended procedure is to create a copy of your test and analysis definitio

• Physical Stress Intensity• Net Section Stress• ValidityChannels by TimeThe Channels by Time table lists all data points collected in arrays:• KIC Ti

IndexAAdditional Cycle Variable Calculations 40, 53, 66, 83, 94Analysis Inputs table 41assign precrack values 35, 48, 62, 78, 90ASTMD3479/D 3479M-96 (

precrack parameters 31, 33, 45, 59, 73, 88precrack specimen 37, 51, 64, 81, 92Rrestrictions 18results 39, 52, 65, 82, 93run FCG test 51, 64Ssimulation

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