Abstract: A system and a method for a torque measurement system for a vehicle having a rotatable member connecting an engine to a torque converter and rotatable about a rotating axis, the torque measurement system including a strain measuring module arranged to measure the strain on the rotatable member; a control module arranged to process the data associated with the strain measurement; and an energy generating module arranged to generate electricity through the movement of the rotatable member, thereby powering the torque measurement system.

Abstract: A variable angle loading testing machine is provided, which may include a bottom plate and a base fixedly connected to the bottom plate. A rock-sample accommodating cavity is formed in the base, and a rectangle-shaped sample is suitable for being placed into the rock-sample accommodating cavity. A side of the base is fixedly connected to two arc-shaped tension beams arranged in parallel, and a variable angle loading mechanism is slidably connected between the two arc-shaped tension beams. Through-holes are formed on the base, and an output end of the variable angle loading mechanism abuts against the rectangle-shaped sample through one of the through-holes. Loading and unloading of a stress with variable direction and magnitude under excavation disturbance can be simulated, which is of great significance for understanding mechanical behaviors of rock-soil mass under excavation disturbance.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying test bars formed during a selective laser sintering build. A part cake is formed during a selective laser sintering build. The part cake comprises parts formed from a powder by selective laser sintering and unsintered powder around the formed parts. The parts include test bars for performing material testing. Each test bar includes a plurality of indentations in a first grip section and a second grip section. The plurality of indentations are arranged in a information providing pattern that is adapted to be readable after the test part is removed from the part cake.

Abstract: First and second operations are executed under control of a peeling inspection control apparatus functioning as a peeling and grasping control unit. In the first operation, a processed surface contact state in which a processed outer peripheral surface of a contact roller and a surface of a lead wire are in contact with each other is maintained, and contact roller rotation operation is executed in which the contact roller is moved on the surface of the lead wire while the contact roller is being rotated. During execution of the first operation, a tip portion of the lead wire is peeled from a glass substrate. Thereafter, in the second operation, grasping operation is executed in which the tip portion of the lead wire peeled from the glass substrate is grasped by a grasping mechanism.

Abstract: A portable shear testing device includes a shear force unit that has two elongated jaw members that are positioned adjacent to each other. One of the jaw members can be moved away from the other, stationary jaw member. One of the jaw members is moved by a pivotally mounted lever that laterally moves a load transfer block connected to the jaw member. A digital load cell is positioned between the lever and the load transfer block and a threaded knob is rotated to press against the lever.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automatic impact inducing device for inducing an impact on an object wherein, in particular on a machine tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for carrying out bending tests on panel-shaped or beam-shaped samples (1), in which two rotary drives are arranged at a distance from one another and a flange (3) is fastened to each of the drive shafts of the rotary drives, said drive shafts being oriented parallel to one another. At least two bar-shaped bending elements (2) oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the drive shafts and arranged at a distance from the axis of rotation and at a distance from one another are provided on each of the flanges (3). A panel-shaped or beam-shaped sample (1) can be introduced between the two bar-shaped bending elements (2) on the two flanges (3). In the event of rotation of the rotary drives in opposite directions of rotation, bending forces are exerted on the sample (1) and each of the two rotary drives can be controlled individually and connected to an electronic open-loop or closed-loop control unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing rings cut from pipes for use in making subsea pipelines are described. The method for determining the whether a test ring is correctly assembled in a test chamber for testing pipes for use in making subsea pipelines comprises: mounting a test ring in a pressure chamber such that the ends of the test ring forms seals with opposing surfaces of the chamber to isolate the inside of the test ring from the outside; providing means for measuring the displacement of the test ring; providing means for measuring a force applied to the inner surface of the test ring; applying a force to the inner surface of the test ring; and using the displacement measurement and force measurements to determine whether the test ring is correctly mounted in the pressure chamber.

Abstract: An impact testing machine is configured. The impact testing machine includes: a testing machine body that applies a load having a prescribed speed to a test piece and conducts a test; a controller that controls the testing machine body; a video camera that photographs the test piece; and a pulse generator. The controller includes: a detection signal capturing unit that captures a detection signal of the load in a prescribed measurement sampling period; and a synchronizing signal output unit that outputs a sampling synchronizing signal that is synchronized with the measurement sampling period. The pulse generator includes: a photographing instruction signal generator that generates a photographing instruction signal by multiplying or dividing the sampling synchronizing signal, and outputs the photographing instruction signal to the video camera. The photographing instruction signal issues a photographing instruction to the video camera.

Abstract: A portable flexure fixture including a fixture housing, a translatable plug, a load ring, and a support ring. The fixture housing includes a first end opposite a second end, a plug receiving opening extending into the first end and a test opening extending into the second end. The support ring is disposed in the fixture housing. The translatable plug is insertable into the plug receiving opening of the fixture housing and is translatable in both a sample engaging direction and a sample releasing direction. Further, the load ring is coupled to the translatable plug and is positioned at a sample facing end of the translatable plug such that translation of the translatable plug in the sample engaging direction translates the load ring in the sample engaging direction and translation of the translatable plug in the sample releasing direction translates the load ring in the sample releasing direction.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an electrically active layer having a first plurality of substantially parallel electrodes and a second plurality of substantially parallel electrodes, wherein the first plurality of electrodes are not parallel to the second plurality of electrodes, such that there exists a matrix of intersection points between the electrodes. A signal generator is configured to generate excitation signals and is connected to the first plurality of electrodes, and a signal detector is configured to detect output signals from the second plurality of electrodes, wherein an output signal from one of the second plurality of electrodes is indicative of the degree of capacitive coupling to one of the first plurality of electrodes on application of an excitation signal thereto. A flexible top layer is sealed to the electrically active layer to define at least one hermetic void between portions of the top layer and portions of the electrically active layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for detecting compaction and shear strength characteristics of an asphalt mixture during construction compaction. The method mainly includes the following steps: using a device for detecting compaction and shear strength characteristics of the asphalt mixture; pressing a test claw into the asphalt mixture during construction; rotating the test claw slowly and uniformly to measure an internal temperature and a shear characteristic of the mixture during paving and subsequent compaction; calculating a corresponding compaction detection index based on the shear characteristic; and monitoring and guiding the construction quality and construction process accordingly based on the real-time detection index. The present invention measures the compaction detection index of the asphalt mixture during compaction simply, quickly and accurately.

Abstract: An in-situ bollard tester. The in-situ bollard tester may comprise: a frame, cable, and tensioner. The frame is preferably adapted to mount onto a pier or wharf and around a bollard to provide structural support for the cable and tensioner. The frame may comprise a rectangular frame, pair of hanging columns, and first and second pair of legs. The first pair of legs are coupled near proximal corners of the rectangular frame and are vertically disposed. The hanging columns are coupled near distal corners of the rectangular frame. The second pair of legs are coupled at the lower ends of the hanging columns and are disposed in a horizontal manner. The tensioner may be coupled above the rectangular frame. The cable may fasten to the bollard, and the tensioner may apply tension to the cable at various load angles in order to test the integrity of the bollard.

Abstract: A rock mass shear test system for high-energy accelerator computed tomography (CT) scanning includes double horizontal loading devices, a first bearing device for bearing a static shear box, a second bearing device for bearing a dynamic shear box, and a normal loading device, etc. In the test, the double horizontal loading devices simultaneously apply an identical loading force to the rock mass, and the normal loading device applies a shear force to the rock mass. The double horizontal loading devices are provided in parallel and spaced apart, a loading force is applied in the horizontal direction, and a shear force is applied in the vertical direction, so that the loading cylinder and the rock mass sample are effectively prevented from interfering with each other during the accurate scanning process of the shearing progressive failure process of the rock mass.

Abstract: A discrete element method for modelling fracture evolution of roadway surrounding rock is provided, which includes: taking rock cores from a coal seam in the field and recording RQD values, observing roadway deformation, and making a statistical analysis on distribution characteristics of fractures in the coal seam; testing mechanical parameters of coal-rock samples indoors, and calculating strength of a rock mass according to the RQD values; creating a numerical model by using a UDEC-Trigon module to adjust the parameters to match the strength of the rock mass, and correcting model parameters; and creating a numerical model of an engineering scale to adjust the parameters to match field deformation characteristics, and finally simulating fracture evolution of the roadway surrounding rock. The present invention provides accurate and basic mechanical parameters for discrete-element numerical simulation of roadway deformation, guaranteeing realistic and reliable simulation results.

Abstract: A collision simulation test apparatus including a table to which a test piece is to be attached, the table being movable in a predetermined direction, a toothed belt for transmitting power to drive the table, a drive module capable of driving the toothed belt, and a control part capable of controlling the drive module. The control part is capable of controlling the drive module to generate an impact to be applied to the test piece, and the impact generated by the drive module is transmitted to the table by the toothed belt.

Abstract: A device and method for testing the working performance of an anchor rod cable by simulating stratum fracture and separation on the basis of electromagnetic action, applicable to the technical field of testing working performance of anchor rod cables by simulating a tunnel field. The device comprises a top base (1) and a bottom base (2); a plurality of hydraulic vertical columns (3) are provided between the top base (1) and the bottom base (2); the plurality of hydraulic vertical columns (3) are provided thereon with clamping devices, and an electromagnetic block (9) is disposed between two groups of drawing block-shaped clamp holders (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a test system and method capable of simultaneously carrying out a high-throughput test of mechanical properties for miniature specimens. The system comprises one workstation (17) and a plurality of specimen test modules (16) installed horizontally or vertically on a workbench (15), wherein the workstation (17) comprises an operation interface, a data processing unit and a load output unit; each specimen test module (16) comprises a drive unit (5), an interchangeable clamp unit (8), a displacement sensor (2), and a load sensor (14); the workstation (17) controls the drive unit (5) of the specimen test module (16) and receives detection data of the displacement sensor (2) and the load sensor (14); each specimen test module (16) optionally performs mechanical property testing independently; and the workstation (17) controls simultaneously started testing of a plurality of specimens (9).

Abstract: A system for measuring torque on a component having a residually magnetized region is provided. The system includes a torque sensor for sensing an electromagnetic characteristic of the component and transmitting a plurality of signals that are indicative of the electromagnetic characteristic. The system also includes a computer communicatively coupled to the torque sensor for receiving the signals. The computer includes a processor and a memory. The processor is programmed to determine, using the signals, that the torque sensor is affected by the residually magnetized region of the component.

Abstract: A bending test device to bend a product as a test includes a base, a driving mechanism, and a bending mechanism. The driving mechanism and the bending mechanism are set on the base. The bending mechanism includes a supporting member, a rotating plate, a first holding part, and a second holding part. The supporting member is set on the base. The rotating plate is rotatably set on the supporting member. The rotating plate connects to the driving mechanism. The first holding part and the second holding part are set on the rotating plate. The first holding part clamps a first part of a workpiece, the second holding part clamps a second part of the workpiece. The driving mechanism rotates the rotating plate and thus drives the second holding part to rotate and bend the workpiece.