The Polytechtest Testing Center possesses extensive technical capabilities in mechanical testing, metallographic analysis, and other material research. The primary objective of the Polytechtest Testing Center is to ensure a guaranteed high level of testing in compliance with the requirements of domestic and international standards.
The Polytechtest Testing Center operates on the basis of accredited scientific testing and research laboratories and the INSTRON-SPbPU specialized training center. The laboratories within the Polytechtest Testing Center are independent and technically competent.
Areas of scientific activity
- Research of metallic materials and welded joints in relation to their operating conditions
- Modeling of metallurgical processes, structure, and properties of metallic materials
Objectives of the Polytechtest Testing Center
- Obtaining reliable information on the actual mechanical and physical properties of structures, materials, and welded joints
- Determination of the chemical composition of steels and alloys
- Development of new and verification of existing welding technologies
- Quality control of welded joints for compliance with the requirements of standards, technical specifications, and other regulatory and technical documentation
- Methodological preparation and conducting of classes aimed at professional development for engineering personnel on the topic of Fracture Mechanics
- Training of testing machine operators in the theory and practical techniques and methods of working on modern testing equipment from INSTRON (UK)
- Initial training, professional development, and certification of manual arc welding operators
- Research and modeling of the structure and properties of metallic materials
- Conducting metallographic research and expert work in the field of metallurgical expertise
- Development of industry standards and regulatory documentation
The Polytechtest Testing Center includes the following departments:
- Polytechtest KSM Research and Testing Laboratory
- Structure and Properties of Materials Research and Testing Laboratory
- Dynamics of Systems and Materials Research and Testing Laboratory
- Fracture Mechanics and Welding Technologies Production and Education Center
- Instron-SPbPU Training Center
- Bureau for Accreditation of Research and Testing Laboratories
- Technical Department
- Experimental Production