Machine on the market to accept variable beam lengths

Bending tests are widely used for measuring the stiffness modulus and assessing the fatigue resistance of asphaltic paving materials. The Large     Hydraulic Four Point Bending Beam Machine uses advanced servo-hydraulic technology and a high-speed digital data acquisition and control system together with user-friendly software. During testing both graphical and tabular data are displayed on screen and test data is stored to disc in Microsoft Excel™ compatible format. The test frame is housed in a Temperature Controlled Cabinet with fan-assisted air circulation and a temperature range of -20 to 30°C. The unique constant torque clamping and three-transducer deflection measurement system of the The Large Hydraulic Four Point Bending Beam Machine can be configured to accept different beam sizes. This means that the ratio between beam dimensions and aggregate size of test specimens will satisfy the requirements of the relevant European specifications.

Key Uses

• Mix design

• End product specification

• Assessment of new materials

Software

• User friendly, intuitive and reliable Windows software  developed  using  LabVIEW

• The user interface can be translated into the user’s preferred language – please enquire

• One software package performs both fatigue and complex modulus testing

• Stored test data can be analyzed and compared with other test data utilizing a spreadsheet package

• Utilities are included for curve fitting of acquired data; testing of system’s inputs and outputs; phase correction and a transducer database for storing calibration factors