BEAST is a 4 post – 400 kip pneumatic assisted servo-hydraulic test machine that can conduct DWTT as well as other dynamic and quasi-static testing. The maximum stored energy in the gas accumulators is 2,500,000 ft-lb and the tup velocity can be as high as 35 fps. BEAST is capable of testing DWTT specimen up to 3 inch thick.
BEAST properties
- 335 kip @ 3000 psi
- 450 kip @ 4000 psi
- 300 kip load cell
- 250 kip TUP
- 0-22 ft./sec in 0.5″ stroke (300 G accel.)
- Up to 19 inches displacement
BEAST in action
BEAST DWTT – far view
BEAST DWTT top view
BEAST DWTT – High speed impact
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