Materials and Structures Research Centre (M&SRC) specialises in testing mechanical properties of materials, structures and  structural components. M&SRC labs are furnished with up-to-date research equipment and instrumentation  to enable testing across a wide range of loads and temperatures. M&SRC is dedicated to implementing cutting-edge  technologies  in strength research of structural materials and subassemblies of aircraft engines as well as other structures operating under heavy loads and at high temperatures. M&SRC also offers non-destructive testing of structural components in the lab, service and field conditions.

In the area of materials research, M&SRC tests mechanical properties of  metallic and composite materials. Research includes but is not limited to: ultimate strength tests, creep tests, crack resistance tests and fatigue tests. The temperature range is between -70° C and 1100° C. The centre also conducts strength tests of composite adhesive joints and composite specimens conditioning.

In the area of structures research, M&SRC conducts static, quasi-static, dynamic and fatigue tests of both complete structures and their components as well as functional tests, stiffness evaluation, free vibration analysis and high cycle fatigue tests. An example of other non-standard tests carried out for the aircraft engine manufacturers could be blade joints and fan disc wear investigation at low revolutions (windmilling) or high temperature oxidation resistance tests of aircraft engine components.

In the area of non-destructive research, M&SRC conducts investigations by the following methods: eddy current method, penetrant method, magnetic method, ultrasonic method and visual method. NDT methods allow for non-invasive detection of the position, configuration and size of material, technological and operational flaws. The objects tested include: complete mechanical structures, their subassemblies or components as well as materials and semi-finished products.

M&SRC also specialises in constructing test stands for both standard and non-standard strength tests of materials and structures.The stands are designed and upgraded by means of  the latest stress and strain analysis software.
Additionally, the centre conducts fatigue tests of structural components  ( e.g. test stands) and  computer simulations of fatigue crack propagation.

M&SRC research facilities include  air-conditioned rooms for fatigue and creep tests, a hall equipped with CCTV surveillance cameras which enable  non-stop  monitoring of the test being run. Our stands are protected against incidental damage of the test object. Other  specialist facilities and instrumentation include: the electro-dynamic shakers room, the hydraulic pump station, as well as the hydraulic, compressed air, cooling water, and emergency power supply installations.

Director of Materials and Structures Research Centre
Grzegorz Socha, PhD Eng.
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