General Force Measurement
Flexural Testing

Flexural testing is used to determine the flex or bending properties of a material. Sometimes referred to as a transverse beam test, it involves placing a sample between two knife-edge points and initiating a load at the midpoint of the sample. Maximum stress and strain are calculated on the incremental load applied. Results are shown in a graphical format with tabular results including the flexural strength (for fractured samples) and the yield strength (samples that did not fracture).

There are a variety of industry standards applicable to flexural testing including:
- ASTM A-438 Cast Iron
- ASTM D-797 Elastomers
- ASTM D-790 Plastics

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