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   
Tensile testing 22kip, 15gpmASTM E8 metallic materialsEA$64.00/each*
TensileASTM B557 wrought and cast aluminum/magnesium alloy products EA$64.00/each*
Wire TensileASTM B557 wrought and cast aluminum/magnesium alloy products EA$80.00/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 testsEA$60.00/each*
Facility Operating Expenses (Daily)   
Facility Operating ExpensesDaily Rate1$112.71/day
Equipment Costs    
Equipment Costs (10-year depreciation)Daily Rate 1$232.53/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