The Mechanical Testing, Structural Integrity and Fatigue Laboratory is a reference in the physical characterization of materials and the study of the strength and durability of structures and components. We test components and systems on our test benches by applying complex controlled loads and monitoring them to evaluate functionality and durability under real operating conditions.
Experimental methods used for the evaluation and functional prediction of components, structures or systems are combined with virtual prototyping techniques in order to achieve more robust and reliable designs with better final performance from the point of view of structural integrity.
3 Slotted bases
Electronics and software with up to 8-axis synchronization capability
More than 10 linear actuators:
2 rotary actuators:
2 Hydraulic gantries adjustable in height and additional accessories to support and react the tests.
2 Climatic chambers:
5 EMMs for static material characterization (uniaxial, 5KN up to 1000KN, 1400mm up to 200 mm)
2 MUEs for dynamic material characterization (uniaxial):
1 MUEs for dynamic material characterization (biaxial): 100 kN – 750 Nm / 150 mm stroke – 90º / 50 Hz
2 Electrodynamic vibrators:
Multiaxial vibration equipment with 6 degrees of freedom (MAST):
Structural health monitoring equipment (SHM)
Sensors and data processing systems: pimento, pamela (18 channels), DIC (Digital Image Correlation), accelerometers, quantum, …
Hardness testers, Charpy equipment, elevator test towers, …
