Test Fixtures for ASTM C1609 Model: G-ASTM-C1609

Flexural Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (Beams). This is a critical standard for structural slab design. It requires 4-point loading and the measurement of First-Peak Strength and Peak Strength. The engineering nuance is the Yoke requirement. To eliminate errors caused by the crushing of the concrete at the supports, a rectangular frame (the Yoke) must be mounted to the beam at its neutral axis. MTO provides a lightweight, carbon-fiber Yoke assembly with dual LVDTs to provide an average mid-span deflection. Our software automatically calculates the Residual Strength Factors (R-T-150), providing engineers with the data needed to replace traditional rebar with fiber reinforcement. This is a high-value lead conversion standard because it requires both a high-capacity frame and sophisticated, multi-channel data acquisition.