Extensive testing facilities are available in four separate fatigue laboratories at TWI Cambridge, with machine load capacities in the range 2 to 2,000kN. Our experience covers the full range from simple parent material samples to bespoke full-scale tests on large structural connections, from endurance testing to fatigue crack growth rate determination, from ambient conditions to specialised corrosive environments at elevated or reduced temperature, constant or variable amplitude loading and loading frequencies from 0.001 to 200Hz. Detailed analysis and interpretation of test data is our speciality. Standard tests are covered by UKAS accreditation.
- Fourteen universal fatigue testing machines, maximum load 2000kN, loading frequency 0.001 – 200 Hz
- Four large scale rigs capable of maximum loads up to 40MN.
- Seven rotating bending test machines for full scale pipe axial load internal pressurisation rigs, maximum pipe diameter 900mm (36 inches).
- Eight horizontal axis machines of 600kN capacity equipped for testing in a corrosive environment, including sour conditions.
- Five test stations for fatigue crack growth testing in air or corrosive environments.
- Unique experience of data analysis and interpretation.
Customer testimonial
The support and advice that was given by TWI’s project leader & his team was invaluable to the development of our project. Poor weather pushed our schedule late due to restricted deliveries but again TWI conducted the tests to our requirements in a timely fashion to bring our contract back within an acceptable timeframe for our customer. We are completely satisfied with the service provided by TWI.
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