• Static testing
• Dynamic testing

Standard tensile/compressive tests can be performed according to ASTM D638 and D695 for low- and high-stiffness polymers.

Parameters measured/calculated during static testing include:

• Elastic modulus (E)
• Poisson’s ratio (ν)
• Yield strength
• Ultimate tensile strength
• Work to failure

We perform testing in compliance with the following ASTM standards:

• D638 Standard test method for tensile properties of plastics
• D695 Standard test method for compressive properties of rigid plastics

• Dynamic testing can be performed with a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) in various configurations, including tension, compression, 3 point bend, single cantilever or dual cantilever.
• Compression tests can be run while the sample is hydrated.
• All tests can be temperature controlled.
• Parameters measured/calculated during dynamic testing include:
  • Storage modulus (E’)
  • Loss modulus (E”)
  • Glass transition temperature
• Other viscoelastic properties can be determined through creep and stress relaxation tests.