The Mechanical Characterization and Analysis User Center (MCAUC) specializes in the mechanical characterization of functional and structural materials. MCAUC performs mechanical testing and analysis and develops test methods, design codes, and supplemental analytical techniques.

Numerous mechanical test frames with uniaxial and multiaxial capabilities are available to visiting researchers from industry and academia to conduct tests in tension, compression, flexure, torsion, shear, and internal pressurization in controlled environments and at elevated temperatures using standard or customized specimens.

Facilities also include equipment for micromechanical testing and instrumented indentation. Staff has expertise with a wide range of materials, testing configurations, failure analysis, finite-element stress analysis, analytical modeling, and life-prediction analysis of materials and structures.

Mechanical Characterization & Analysis User Center Factsheet

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