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Approaches for measuring deflection for pin-type bearing tests

Thread starter DuncanGibbons
Start date Nov 20, 2022

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Nov 20, 2022

DuncanGibbons

Aerospace

Hi all,

I am wanting to perform some pin-type bearing tests per ASTM E238. I unfortunately dont have access to the templer extensometer suggested in the standards. Is there an alternative approach for measuring bearing deflection, ideally with a standard tensile extensometer?

Additionally, can the same grips used for pulling C(T) specimens be used for pin-type bearing tests?

Thanks