Tension and Compression Testing

Item CodeDescriptionQuantity$ Each
Staff Compensation   
Center DirectorDirector1$72.84/hour
Labor- Research AssociateR3 Research Associate1$33.76/hour
Labor- CarpenterCarpenter/General Labor1$30.00/hour
Labor- Mechanical Engineer 1$30.00/hour
Student Worker 1$20.00/hour
Tension and Compression  Academic Pricing
Tensile Testing 22kip, 15gpm  ASTM E8 metallic materials EEA$42.88/each*
TensileASTM B557 wrought and cast aluminum/magnesium alloy productsEA$42.88/each*
Wire TensileASTM B557 wrought and cast aluminum/magnesium alloy productsEA$53.60/each*
Weld TensileCSA W47.1 fusion welding of steel, CSA W47.2 fusion welding of aluminum, ASME IX QW-150 welding general requirements – tension tests, ASME IX QB-150 welding general requirements – tension tests EA$42.88/each*
Facility Operating Expenses (Daily)  Academic Pricing
Facility Operating ExpensesDaily Rate1$75.51/day
Equipment Costs  Academic Pricing
Equipment Costs (10-year depreciation)Daily Rate1$155.80/day

Above tests entail producing a data set and graphs, no analysis.  Tests requiring machining, sample preparation, fixturing, or significant setup time will be charged by the hour at applicable rates plus materials costs. An estimate will be given upon receipt of samples

*specimen preparation and fixturing is additional via Staff Compensation + Facility Operating Expenses