Device and method for testing elongate test specimens

A system for testing an elongated test specimen, comprising:

• a device comprising:
• a clamping device to clamp the elongated test specimen such that it extends with a horizontal directional component lengthwise from the clamping device in a longitudinal direction:
• at least one actuator to deflect the elongated test specimen:
• at least one cable;
• a first deflection roller arranged on a first side of the elongated test specimen, so that a first cable section of the at least one cable is guided over the first deflection roller to a first lateral point of application on the elongated test specimen or a load frame for the elongated test specimen and is connected to the first lateral point of application;
• a second deflection roller arranged on a second side of the elongated test specimen opposite the first side, so that a second cable section of the at least one cable is guided over the second deflection roller to a second lateral point of application on the elongated test specimen or the load frame for the elongated test specimen and is connected to the second lateral point of application, the second lateral point of application being opposite the first lateral point of application;
• and
• at least one tensioning device to tension the first cable section and the second cable section;
• wherein the system further comprises:
• the elongated test specimen, wherein the elongated test specimen is clamped in the clamping device such that it extends lengthwise from the clamping device in the longitudinal direction with the horizontal directional component, with the first cable section connected to the first lateral point of application and the second cable section connected to the second lateral point of application.