Chapter: Testing Specimens
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A test method includes the layout of the test workspace, which typically includes a
graph, a results table, and an area where you can enter parameter values before or after
the test. As the test proceeds you can view the graph and when the test is complete,
results for that specimen display in the results table.
17. If you need to stop the test before it completes, press the
STOP button on the control
panel or click the Stop button in the Bluehill test workspace (refer to “Stop a test” on
page 3-13).
If during the test a condition develops that could affect the safety of an operator or could
damage the specimen or test equipment, press the Emergency Stop button on the front of
the frame.
18. When the test is complete, remove the specimen by first releasing the upper grip
followed by the lower grip.
19. Bring the crosshead back to gauge length by pressing the
RETURN button on the
control panel or by clicking the Return button in the Bluehill test workspace. The
system is ready for the next specimen.
20. After all specimens are tested, click the Finish button in the Bluehill test workspace.
Create a sample in Bluehill
Create a new sample
The first step to create a sample is to select an existing test method that contains the settings
and parameters for the test.
1. Click Test on the Home screen.
2. Click New Sample > Select Method in the navigation bar.
3. Select a test method. You can either:
• browse to select an existing method. Refer to “Select a test method file” on
page 3-5.
• select a method shown on the Most Recently Used list. Refer to “Select from the
Most Recently Used list” on page 3-5
If the test method has the Automatically name the sample feature enabled, the system
automatically names the sample according to the default name and the default location
identified in the test method. The system appends a number to the sample name every time
this method is used for a new sample. The system skips the second step and advances
directly to the test workspace on the Test tab.
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