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Structures
& Motion Laboratory
MTS
Universal Testing Machine (Research) |
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The
MTS universal testing machine has hydraulic
grips and an environmental chamber for high
temperature testing. Tension and compressive
loads up to 70,000 lbf can be applied on a
specimen. This machine can also be used for
low cycle fatigue tests.
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MTS
Universal Testing Machine (Instructional) |
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The
Q- test Elite 50 LP is an electro mechanical
material testing system (MTS) capable of applying
11,250 lbf. Using the Test Works 4 software
package, data can be acquired to help students
understand compression, tensile stress, flex,
and peel-tear.
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Bending
of Beams |
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The
Tecquipment Beam Flexture apparatus is used
to test a beam, fitted with strain gages,
and placed on supports for pure bending.
The strain gages are used to measure and calculate
the radius of curvature of the beam.
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Torsion
Apparatus |
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SM-1 Torsion testing machine manufactured by
TQ Education and Training Ltd enables students
to conduct torsion tests on specimens and determine
the material properties in shear.
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Truss
Loading |
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The
Scott Aviation Truss Rig is a truss which represents
a bridge, instrumented with strain gages on
the members. The strain gages measure
strain and compute the forces in the members
while the truss is loaded.
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Creep
Apparatus |
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The
SM 106 Creep apparatus is a simple unit designed
for demonstrating and investigating the creep
characteristics of lead and polypropylene
specimens at room temperature. A temperature
module is available for investigating the
effects of temperature on creep rate. |
Fatigue
Apparatus |
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The
fatigue apparatus is used to determine the stress
vs cycles (S-n curve) for materials in pure
bending.
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Vibration
Apparatus |
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An
electrodynamic shaker along with associated
frequency generator and amplifier is used to
determine the resonant frequencies and mode
shapes of a cantilever beam. An electromagnetic
shaker along with associated frequency generator
and amplifier is used to determine the resonant
frequencies and nodal patterns of a flat plate
swept wing structure.
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Whirling
of Shafts Apparatus |
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The
TQ TM1 Whirling of Shaft Apparatus is used
to detect instabilities at certain speeds.
Two unique features are incorporated, which
allow the shaft to adopt its actual whirling
configuration predicted by elastic theory.
The first kinematic coupling located at the
driver end of the shaft, preventing the transmission
of any restraining forces by the motor to
the shaft. The second feature is a sliding
bushed end which affords sliding motion of
the shaft. The apparatus thus allows
an accurate analysis of the critical whirling
speed for a range of shaft geometry’s,
both loaded and unloaded and with different
combinations of end condition. |
Impact
Testing Machine |
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The
Riehle Combination Impact Testing Machine
is capable of performing Izod, Charpy and
tension impact tests in accordance with ASTM
standards. Inter-changeable hammers
provide 3 different scale ranges from 30 to
240 lbs and impact ranges from 11 ft/s to
16 ft/s. |
Metal
Processing Bench |
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Technovate Metals Processing Center (T9013)
is designed around three basic functions in
metal processing. Roll milling -
for shaping and flattening; heating - for
melting, casting, founding and heat treating;
and force applications – for extruding,
tensile strength testing, forging and powder
metallurgy. It provides essential knowledge
of metal processing for any engineer.
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Hardness
Testing Machine |
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The
Instron Tukon 2100 Indentation Hardness Tester
is an electromechanical instrument for determining
the hardness of materials. The tester uses either
a Vickers or a Knoop Test Method. These tests
are based on ASTM and ISO Test Methods and Practices.
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Acoustic
Pyramid |
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The
acoustic pyramid allows high intensity noise
to be produced at various frequencies. This
facility is used to evaluate the effect of
high intensity noise on structures and other
acoustic related research. |
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The Dektak3ST
is an advanced surface texture measuring system
that accurately measures surface texture below
submicro-inch and film thickness to 131 microns.
The stylus is moved over a surface with an
electro-mechanical system coupled with an
LVDT. Vibrations caused by the stylus moving
over a surface send an electrical signal to
an analog to digital converter. The digitized
signals are stored in computer memory for
display, manipulation, measurement and print.
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THERMO
FLUIDS Laboratory
Aerolab
Low Speed Wind Tunnel (LSWT) (28”x40”) |
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The
low speed wind tunnel is a 28x40 inch closed-throat,
open circuit low speed wind tunnel that is capable
of continuous airspeeds up to 150 mph. A six
component pyramidal strain gauge balance with
computerized data acquisition and analysis using
LabVIEW is available. A helium bubble generator
unit is available for flow visualization studies.
A Laser Doppler Velocimetry system is available
for flow measurements. This facility is
utilized for undergraduate laboratory instruction.
Students and faculty use this facility for model
testing and experimental research. This
facility is also used for graduate research
as well as externally funded research.
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Aerolab
Low Speed Wind Tunnel (12”x12”) |
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wind tunnel is a 12”X12” closed-throat
open circuit low speed wind tunnel, that is
capable of airspeeds up to 120 mph. A
four component strain gage balance is available
for measuring forces on a sting mounted model.
This facility is primarily used for undergraduate
laboratory instruction.
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Eidetics
Water Tunnel |
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The
water tunnel (Eidetics 1520) has test section
dimensions of 15”x 20” and is used
for flow visualization studies as well as investigating
other fluid flow behavior past bodies.
A dynamic model support is available. This facility
is used for undergraduate laboratory instruction
as well as graduate research. There exists
a state of the art Digital Particle Image Velocimetry
System (DPIV) along with high-speed data acquisition
system for flow visualization & analysis.
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Aerolab
Supersonic Wind Tunnel |
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test section has dimensions of 4x4 inch supersonic
blow down wind tunnel with speed upto Mach 4.
A four component strain gauge balance and computerized
data reduction system is available. Flow visualization
in the supersonic wind tunnel is done through
a Schlieren optical system. This facility
is used primarily for undergraduate laboratory
instruction and limited research.
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Free
Shear Layer Facility |
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The
shear layer water tunnel is an un-pressurized
closed circuit arranged with the flow loop in
a vertical configuration. The test section
is 6”x 12”. A There exists
a state of the art Digital Particle Image Velocimetry
System (DPIV) along with high-speed data acquisition
system for flow visualization & analysis.
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Axial
Flow Compressor |
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single stage axial flow compressor is powered
by a direct current motor. The torque applied
to the shaft is measured by a mechanical dynamometer.
Airfow is measured by an orifice plate. Students
can measure the compressor efficiency and flow
coefficients at various speeds.
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Refrigeration
& Air Conditioning Bench |
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The
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Education
System allows a student to see, control, and
measure the changes which occur in a typical
air conditioning or refrigeration system.
The system can be made to malfunction in order
to provide the most efficient way of learning
the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration.
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Temperature
Measurement |
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Armfield Temperature Measurement Bench allows
students to familiarize themselves with many
different methods of measuring temperature,
highlighting accuracy, calibration and error
sensitivity of each in a variety of working
conditions.
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Pipe
Flow Apparatus |
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Scott model 9009, Fluid Circuit Apparatus is
designed to provide students with experience
through laboratory experiments related to the
characteristics of fluid flow in piping networks.
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Instrumented
Reciprocating Engine |
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The
Armfield CM1 Gasoline and Alternative Fuels
Engine is a self contained engine testing rig.
The unit has a three cylinder water cooled engine
and an eddy current dynamometer. A computer
package monitors engine sensors allowing students
to view and record real-time sensor outputs
for effective data collection.
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Shock
Tube |
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This
facility allows the students to study the
propagation of shocks waves. |
Computer
Aided Manufacturing Laboratory
VF-4
Machining Center |
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The
Haas VF-4 is a Computerized Numerically Controlled
Vertical Milling Center. The tool is controlled
by a computer that enables it to be operated
with greater reliability and repeatability.
Programs can be written off-line with CNC software
allowing for complex machining tasks.
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Precision
Lathe |
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This
lathe is used for precision machining. |
Precision
Mill |
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This
machine is used for precision milling.
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Product
Realization Laboratory
Rapid
Prototype Machine |
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The
Fused Deposition Modeler (FDM 3000) is a rapid
prototyping system that enables the engineer
to develop a complex model within minutes or
hours directly from a CAD design. The
model is developed by building up layers of
plastic in 0.007 inch intervals and supported
by water soluble material.
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3D
scriber |
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is a 3D digitizing system. A powerful tool for
animators, engineers and designers, MicroScribe-3D
captures the physical properties of three-dimensional
objects and accurately translate them into complete
3D models.The MicroScribe features mechanical
tracking technology and a unique, attractive
mechanical arm that's compact and easy to use.
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Plastic
Injection Molding Machine |
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The
Amatrol T9013-P1 Industrial Plastics Center
is a machine that forces molten plastic material
into a mold. A mold consist of two or
more pieces that when placed together, create
a cavity in the shape of the desired plastics
part.
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Mechatronics
Laboratory
Two
Mitsubishi Six Axes Robots with Flexmation
Tables |
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RV-E
Series MOVEMASTER robots have a compact design,
dynamic performance, precise repeatability and
truly impressive speed - and the vertical articulated
arm design gives excellent access capabilities.
RV-E2 is a 6-axis robot with a payload of 2kg.
This robot can position components in virtually
any desired orientation within the robot's working
envelope.
- Repeatability,
minimum +/- 0.04mm
- Brushless
AC servo motors
- Absolute
position encoders
- Speeds
of up to 3.5m/s
- Payloads
up to 2 kg
- Teaches automation
principles with industry standard components
and Mistubishi's robots E series robots
- Complete system includes
robot, table, sensors, controller, conveyor
and RoboWare software which all conform
to industrial standards
- Additional modules
available for integration include machine
vision kit
Allows easy access to robot
and controller I/O for new interfaces.
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Flight Simulation Laboratory
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Parks
Engineering Flight Simulator custom built by
Opinicus Corporation features reconfigurable
cockpit, 60-degree field of view front projection
visual system. The flight control system
includes a 3-axis electric control loading system
from Fokker. Control system friction,
spring constants, gear ratios are all programmable.
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