Resonance Fatigue Testing Laboratory

This laboratory is used for testing pipes and mechanical connectors with external diameters from 6 to 36 inches in rotating bending, at either zero mean stress, a tensile axial mean stress from internal pressurisation (10,000psi), or mechanically applied tensile axial mean stress (up to 2000kN).

The TWI developed method within this laboratory is an industry standard method of testing full-scale girth welds and is a widely adopted method for testing mechanical and other subsea components.

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For more information please email:

contactus@twi.co.uk