Mechanical Testing & Evaluation
The Materials Manufacturing Testing & Evaluation Facility (MMTEF) provides access to resources and services in support of research and education in the area of mechanical testing of materials at LSU, as well as outside the ¾Å¾Å¸£ÀûÍø.
The MMTEF mechanical testing capabilities include:
- Testing of Samples:
- Metals and Composites,
- Polymers with Environmental Control,
- Tensile and Compression (Static & Dynamic),
- Bending (Static & Dynamic),
- Tortion (Static & Dynamic),
- Impact,
- Nano-Indentation
- Hardness,
- Non Distructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E).
For access to MMTEF resources and services please contact Mark Brennan, the MMTEF Manager.

