1. The document describes the design of a test stand for conducting strain tests on various materials up to 150 lbs of force. 2. It evaluates different design concepts and selects a hybrid design with an aluminum frame, pneumatic cylinder for force application, dial gauge for measurement, and four jaw chuck for sample holding. 3. Key calculations are shown to determine the minimum bore size of 2 inches for the pneumatic cylinder to apply up to 150 lbs of force given an input pressure of 60 psi.