The Texture Technologies Texture Analyzer (TA) provides mechanical testing capabilities for soft materials, including small-strain contact mechanics (E, τporo, adhesive Gc), uniaxial compression (E, W, σf, τ, hysteresis), uniaxial extension (E, W, τ, σmax, εf, hysteresis), pure shear tests (E, W, Gc, fatigue, hysteresis), peel tests (Gc, crack velocity), lap shear tests (adhesive strength), puncture tests (Γo, Pc, k'E), and beam bending (E, σf).
Researchers interested in accessing BioPACIFIC MIP may do so through by submitting a BioPACIFIC MIP User Proposal to initiate a research project or a sample/service/data request.