Acquisition of a Hydraulic Press for Bulk Simple Shear
Abstract
A 550 kip testing press was acquired by Texas A&M University during the period from April of 1998 through June of 1999. The primary function of the press is to aid in the equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) process research currently underway in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Secondary functions include materials testing, education in material deformation, and fabrication forming. The acquisition of the press has enhanced the research efforts in ECAE processing by providing a dedicated, convenient, efficient, and safe facility for a wide range of related experiments. The research related educational benefits are being recognized via several graduate student research projects. A plan for an undergraduate materials course to use the facility for an extrusion experiment is currently in the design and implementation phase.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 24, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA377675
Entities
People
- K. T. Hartwig
- Robert E. Barber
Organizations
- Texas A&M University