Introduction to Static Materials Testing
This one-day introductory course is designed for new operators and anyone building a foundation in materials testing. Students learn the fundamentals of static testing — including mechanical properties, stress and strain, test curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel tests on Instron testing systems.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define key materials testing terminology, theory, and concepts
- Identify and interpret common force/displacement test curves and distinguish between different curve types
- Apply correct testing procedures for tensile, compression, flexure, and peel tests — including common mistakes to avoid
- Operate a computerized materials testing system to perform tensile, compression, flexural, and peel tests safely and accurately
- Explain the importance of system calibration and its impact on data accuracy
- Describe specimen geometry requirements and understand how specimen dimensions affect test results
- Calculate stress, strain, elongation, modulus, offset yield, and other advanced results
- Label and interpret major points and results on a test curve
- Identify different types of strain measurement devices and understand when each is appropriate
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*Class prices listed below are per student.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
VirtualA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Portland, OR Portland, OR, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Irvine, CA Irvine, CA, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$999 -
Introduction to Static Materials Testing
VirtualA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$960 -
Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$960 -
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$960 -
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
VirtualA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$960