The Biomechanics Core Facility conducts mechanical analysis and testing of biological and engineered materials. Static and dynamic mechanical characterization is performed in this facility through various modes of testing (compressive, tensile, torsional, flexural, fatigue, etc). Research applications include trabecular bone microdamage, mechanical integrity of bone repair and fracture calluses, hydrogel material properties, thin-film characterization, and biomedical device testing.
Location
Petit Institute, 1st Floor 1127
Contact
Equipment:
- Anton Parr MCR302 Rheometer
- TA Instruments ElectroForce 3200 uniaxial interchangeable Axial Extended Stroke (high displacement) or Axial/Torsion configuration
- TA Instruments ElectroForce 3100 uniaxial material testing system (small displacement/load)
- MTS MiniBionix 858 uniaxial servo-hydraulic material testing system (axial/ torsion)
Equipment
Core Capabilities:
- Rheology, viscosity measurements (Torsion test, thin film tension test accessories)
- Uniaxial Compression, tensile, torsion testing
- Cyclic fatigue testing
- Flexural testing
