Dry Strength (kgf/cm2)

DS - Dry Strength (kgf/cm2) Test

Dry strength is measured by supporting a bar on two points and applying an increasing force from above at the mid point until failure occurs. A formula into which the span, force and diameter of the bar are substituted yields the drying strength.

See DSRN and DSTR tests for more info.

Fired strength tester

Round or square fired bars are subject to a force that tests their tensile strength. The strength can be calculated from the force and the dimensions of the cross section where the break occurred.

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Tests	Dry Strenth (Round Bars)
Tests	Dry Strength (Square Bars) Measure the tensile strength of a square cross section test bar
Tests	Fired Strength Square Bars
Tests	Modulus of Rupture - Fired
Typecodes	Body Tests Tests conducted on bodies made from materials, as opposed to the materials themselves.

Articles

Simple Physical Testing of Clays
Learn to test your clay bodies and clay materials and record the results in an organized way, understanding the purpose of each test and how to relate its results to changes that need to be made in process, recipe and materials.

Articles

Binders for Ceramic Bodies
An overview of the major types of organic and inorganic binders used in various different ceramic industries.

Tests

Dry Strenth (Round Bars)

Tests

Dry Strength (Square Bars)
Measure the tensile strength of a square cross section test bar

Tests

Fired Strength Square Bars

Tests

Modulus of Rupture - Fired

Typecodes

Body Tests
Tests conducted on bodies made from materials, as opposed to the materials themselves.