Static load deflection test
A static load deflection test is considered ‘static’ when the loading rate or compression rate is low. Basically there is no specification or high restriction on the rate but preferably it shall be controlled not exceeding 0.8 mm/s in deflection rate. The radial and axial load deflection measure- ments have been performed based on the load and displacement rate control. A load machine MTS 830 Servo- Hydraulic Elastomer Testing Machine with capacity 10 kN/+25 mm is used to perform and static and dynamic load deflection test. Figure 13 shows the test setup to perform the tests.