Material properties test device  - The Single Cube Apparatus (SCA)

Collaborated with a colleague to define the test setup, acquire and process images, and analyze data using Excel, MATLAB, and Aramis FEM software to obtain results (first stage of project).

Secured travel funding and international permissions for the project.

Established contact with an international institutional partner.

 Managed project planning and execution.

Conducted tests using the Aramis DIA system at the partner institution.

Analyzed experimental results.

Contributed to scientific paper writing.

Applied the testing device to multiple projects, including those of colleagues and my own, involving testing of various materials, such as mud with different consistencies and properties.

Development and validation of a shear testing device with a simple design, that provides accurate measurements of pure shear properties.

Test that requires a minimal number of samples: one to determine the stress limit and another to obtain all necessary properties for characterizing an orthotropic material.

Reduced material consumption. This approach promotes sustainability and is particularly advantageous in scenarios where sample availability is limited, such as archaeological or circularity projects where preserving material integrity is essential.

Features a simple specimen geometry, which minimizes measurement errors and simplifies experimental setup.

Adaptable for testing a wide range of materials, enhancing its versatility across different research and industrial applications.