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Title: Universal penetration test apparatus with fluid penetration sensor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:321243

A universal penetration test apparatus is described for measuring resistance of a material to a challenge fluid. The apparatus includes a pad saturated with the challenge fluid. The apparatus includes a compression assembly for compressing the material between the pad and a compression member. The apparatus also includes a sensor mechanism for automatically detecting when the challenge fluid penetrates the material. 23 figs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,866,801/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-664,533
OSTI ID:
321243
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 2 Feb 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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