Name of the equipment: REPEATED LOAD TEST SET-UP Make & Model: SPRANKTRONOICS I-Stem Registration ID- 3220870                             Category of Instrument Characterization and Testing Types of Analysis / Testing Fatigue Test Application: Determine material fatigue and evaluate structural performance Description of Instrument The Repeated Load Fatigue Testing Machine is a device used for testing the fatigue of materials such as concrete, bitumen, and soil.

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Faculty In-charge: Dr. M. Sivakumar Email ID: sivakumarm@nitc.ac.in Phone number:  0495-2286232

Technical Staff: Abhiraj A R abhirajar@nitc.ac.in Ajin Das C K ajindasck@nitc.ac.in Chandni P R chandnipr@nitc.ac.in

Department CED Office Email ID cedoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Pavement Engineering Laboratory Lab Phone No. 0495-2286243

Features of the equipment ✔ Controlled and repeated loads ✔ Measurement of deformation and strain ✔ Monitoring of material or structural response ✔ Simulation of various loading conditions	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ● Deformation and strain measurement ● Load control (cyclic and dynamic loading) ● Material response monitoring
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) ▪ Load Range: 0-5T ▪ Frequency Range: 1-10Hz ▪ Hydraulic Actuation: Haver Sine Wave Static Ramp Control ▪ Auto Computer Control: Load and deformation control ▪ Rate of Load Frequency Operation: Maximum 5 cycles/second ▪ Servo Control: Total system is servo-controlled	Measurement/Sample specifications: ▪ Material Type: Various materials such as soils, flexible pavements, and more. ▪ Sample Size: Varies depending on the test setup and application.

● Sample Type: Representative samples of the material or structure to be tested.

● Sample Size: Typically, 1-5 samples, depending on the test setup and application.

● Preparation: Samples should be in a stable, undisturbed state.

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