Instruction Manual

DescriptionParameter
Specify the length on the specimen that has the
reduced cross-sectional area.
Extensometer Gage
Length (L)
Extensometer Gage Length is a specimen variable
that other variables may use in a calculation.
The value you specify here represents the slope
value of the material’s stress-strain curve in the
elastic deformation region.
Elastic Modulus (E)
Elastic Modulus is a specimen variable that other
variables may use in a calculation.
Specify the stress value at which permanent
deformation occurs.
Yield Strength
Yield Strength is a specimen variable that other
variables may use in a calculation.
Specify the temperature at which Elastic Modulus
and Yield Strength are valid.
Valid at Temperature
11.2.0 Run the Test
11.2.1.0 Temperature Parameters
Temperature parameters for the low-cycle fatigue strain test include:
• High Temperature Difference
• Low Temperature Difference
• Soak Time
• Start Temperature
• Start Temperature Limit
• Temperature Ramp
• Time to Start Temperature
• Zone 1 Temperature
• Zone 2 Temperature
• Zone 3 Temperature
The application checks the values you enter to make sure they are within the system capabilities.
106 MTS TestSuite
11.0 ASTM Trapezoidal Strain Elevated Temperature Template