L3 Creating a Test

3.4.1 Coefficient Definition The term coefficient is used to represent a result. The result may be configured prior to the test in the Data step, or the result may be determined using the graph of your test and the associated analysis tools. NOTE A coefficient is a result.

3.4.1.1 Coefficient Types Coefficients are categorized into types according to their ability to measure a particular trait of your test result. These types also help you find the particular measurement result you are looking for. Every coefficient has a Data Definition menu that permits you to customize the coefficient so you get the exact measurement result you need. NOTE The Data Definition view for a coefficient displays “coefficient sets”. Included are the associated coefficients for a particular type. For example, for Maximum Load, also displayed in a separate tab is the coefficient for Distance @ Maximum Load and the coefficient for Time @ Maximum Load.

Coefficient types are listed in the following table.

Type Point

Function

Load or Stress Distance or Strain Time Slope Intersect

Modulus/Slope

Elastic Modulus Fit (Automatic) Tangent Modulus Two Point (Chord) Modulus Maximum Slope

Peak/Valley

Maximum Peak Maximum Valley Minimum Peak Minimum Valley

Number of Peaks (Count) Number of Valleys (Count)

Average of Peaks Average of Valleys

Minimum/Maximum/Average

Minimum Load or Stress Maximum Load or Stress Average Load or Stress Minimum Distance or Strain Maximum Distance or Strain Average Distance or Strain

Work/Energy

Work Hysteresis Resilience Hysteresis Loss

Delta

Delta Load or Stress Delta Distance or Strain Creep- Load or Stress Creep- Distance Or Strain Relaxation- Load or Stress Relaxation- Distance or Strain Break %Drop- Load or Stress Break %Drop- Distance or Strain Break Rate- Load or Stress Break Rate- Distance or Strain

Break/Rupture

L3 Data Definition menu for a Load Point

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