The Boeing Company
System and method for testing mechanical properties

Abstract:

A system for testing mechanical properties of a test specimen includes a first climate controlled enclosure and a mechanical tester configured to apply a load to a test specimen within the first climate controlled enclosure. The system also includes a second climate controlled enclosure proximate to a view port of the first climate controlled enclosure. The second climate controlled enclosure is configured to enclose a camera, and the camera is configured to capture image data representing the test specimen. The image data includes multiple images that enable measurement of distortion of the test specimen responsive to the load.