Methods and devices are disclosed for tracking site-specific microstructure evolutions and local mechanical fields in metallic samples deformed along biaxial strain paths. The method is based on interrupted bulge tests carried out with a custom sample holder adapted for SEM-based analytical measurements. Embodiments include elliptical dies used to generate proportional and complex strain paths in material samples. One example holding device includes a base having a floor and walls that extend to form a chamber for a sample, the floor having apertures for receiving a pressure-supplying fluid, a cover having an opening and configured such that the cover and base can be coupled together to tightly clamp a sample in the chamber, and washers disposed between the base and the cover, each washer having openings extending therethrough change at least one of a shape and a size of the opening formed in the cover.

Fully automatic true triaxial tunnel and underground project model test system, including a triaxial loading device for loading model test piece, automatic data collection and analysis device, power system and control system; triaxial loading device includes test bench, vertical loading system, horizontal front and back, and left and right loading systems, and the vertical, horizontal front and back, and left and right loading systems apply three-way pressure to model test body; test bench functions for supporting, fixing, and providing counter-force; automatic data collection and analysis device includes micro optical fiber sensor embedded in model test piece, optical fiber monitoring system, micro pressure box and strain brick, and can collect multi-field information.

The present invention discloses a landslide experimental device for remotely controlling and simulating a constant seepage flow and weight load and an experimental method thereof in centrifuge test. The landslide experimental device includes a model box, a landslide device, a near-constant water flow control box, remote control devices and a water outlet pipe. The landslide device comprises a landslide model, a load balancing device, a weight storage device, an angle control panel and a tension bar. The remote control devices are arranged at the control box water outlet, at the control box water inlet, on the tension bar, on telescoping control sensors and on the weight storage device, respectively. With the present invention, the influences on the stability of landslide model with different landslide angles under the condition of the seepage flow and weight load can be simulated.

A bench for mechanical characterisation of a battery cell by applying a compression force includes a frame having a first compression plate, a movable element having a second compression plate opposite the first compression plate, a compression spring for applying a compression force to the cell between the first and second compression plates, a force sensor inserted between the movable element and the spring, and movement sensors measuring the movement between the first and second compression plates. The first compression plate includes a projecting compression zone with an area equal to a portion of interest of the cell and the frame includes a recess surrounding a thicker frame in the frame forming a pedestal supporting the first compression plate.

A device and a method for testing tensile resistance of multiple-row grouped pillars in an inclined goaf are provided. The bottoms of stands of the device are connected with a testing machine base, and the tops of the stands of the device are connected with a transverse frame; an upper slideable clamping seat and a lower slideable clamping seat are semi-cylindrical blocks, multiple lower loading jaws that are positioned to have a same central line are arranged on the lower slideable clamping seat, each of the lower loading jaws is opposite to a corresponding one of the upper loading jaws, the lower loading jaws are welded to the lower slideable clamping sea to test the tensile resistance of samples together; the upper part of the upper slideable clamping seat is connected with an upper pressure disk, and the lower slideable clamping seat is connected with a lower pressure disk.

The present disclosure provides a dynamic true triaxial electromagnetic Hopkinson bar system and testing method, the method including: firstly, before applying a static prestress and an impact load, recording and storing complete ultrasonic signals in the directions X, Y, and Z without application of the static prestress and the impact load; secondly, applying the static prestress; thirdly, recording and storing complete ultrasonic signals in the directions X, Y, and Z under the static prestress; fourthly, applying the impact load, and utilizing an triaxial and six-directional synchronous-coordinated-control electromagnetic loading system to apply a dynamic impact load to a test specimen; and fifthly, after completing the dynamic impact loading test, recording and storing once again complete ultrasonic signals in the directions X, Y, and Z without releasing the static prestress after application of the static prestress and the dynamic impact load.

A system for communicating hose test information using a test results transfer protocol (TRTP) is disclosed. The system also includes a network interface. The system also includes a memory storage. The system also includes one or more processors configured to: initialize a plurality of status words according to the TRTP, generate a payload array configuration having a number of payloads in a payload array and a number of registers, generate the payload array having hose test result information according to the TRTP, and provide the generated payload array to the network interface for transmission.

The present invention relates to alternating stress fatigue testing equipment. The alternating stress fatigue testing equipment includes a pedestal on which linear guide rails are arranged; a deflection loading device which is arranged on the pedestal and configured to, in response to a clamped to-be-measured object being driven to slide to a first position, enable the to-be-measured object to be bent to a target degree and keep the to-be-measured object after the to-be-measured object is bent to the target degree, wherein the deflection loading device is rotatably connected to the to-be-measured object; two hinged shaft supports which are arranged on the linear guide rails, wherein the hinged shaft supports are symmetrically arranged about a longitudinal center line of the deflection loading device, connected to both ends of the to-be-measured object respectively, and configured to be adjusted obliquely to adapt to the bending of the to-be-measured object to the target degree.

A system and a method evaluate the effect of proactive utilization of a spatial stress field in laboratory. The system includes a rock sample placement device for placing a rock sample, a confining pressure control device for applying a set confining pressure to the rock sample, a fracture imaging device, a fracturing fluid injection device for injecting fracturing fluid into the perforation in the wellbore of the rock sample to form fractures within the rock sample, a stress measurement device, and a processing device for calculating a stress field proactive utilization coefficient of the rock sample.

The invention discloses an experimental apparatus and an experimental method for the negative bending moment zone of a continuous beam to bear load under chloride environment, relating to the technical field of engineering experiment, comprising a high-rigidity main frame, a loading system, an erosion system and a test beam; the test beam is detachably arranged on the high-rigidity main frame; the loading system is installed on the high-rigidity main frame and under the test beam, and is used to apply load to the test beam; the erosion system is arranged on the test beam with built-in chloride solution; the test beam is a continuous beam that meets the design requirements. The experimental apparatus provided by the invention is stable and reliable, easy to use, and can provide the experimental conditions for the wet-dry cycle and the load-bearing coupling reaction in chloride environment.