TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE
PAGE
SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE
THEORY
EQUIPEMENT/DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENTAL
APPARATUS
PROCEDURE
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DISCUSSIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
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REFERENCES
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SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
This experiment is known as Tensile Test (Universal Tester). It is to verify the StressStrain relationship of materials hence to determine some mechanical properties of the
materials.
The equipment used is WP 300 and the specimens are Aluminium and Brass. The
properties of the equipment are first learned and the specimens specifications are noted
down. Several formulas for modulus of elasticity, engineering stress, engineering strain
and elongation at fracture are introduced here.
The experimental procedures are then followed. Readings of elongation and its
corresponding force are taken and tabulated. The stress and strain values are then
calculated using these values. Graphs of load against elongation are drawn and also the
stress-strain diagrams for both specimens. It is from these graphs that the mechanical
properties such as E modulus, elongation at fracture, tensile and yield strength are
obtained.
Values obtained showed quite a large percentage errors from the theoretical values. This
may be due to several errors as discussed further below.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the stress-strain relationship for several materials and to obtain
approximate values for the elongation at fracture, tensile strength (UTS) and yield
strength (offset at 0.2%).
To understand the principles of tensile testing.
THEORY
a) Fundamental Principles of the Tensile Test
FB
A0
The simplest way to of determining the maximum test force is via the maximum
pointer on the force display. In the tensile test itself, the cross-section of the sample is
reduced it is constricted and the actual stresses are considerably higher.
The elongation at fracture, A refers to the change in length of the sample compared
with its original length, L0 (Figure 2) and is calculated using the length, L U of the
sample after fracture:A
LU L0
100%
L0
In order to measure the lengths, two measuring marks are applied to the test bar. After
fracture, two ends of the sample are placed together neatly at the fracture point and
the distance between the two measuring marks is measured.
b) Fundamental Principles of Stress-Strain Diagram
The stress-strain diagram (Figure 3) shows the
different behaviour of the individual materials
particularly
clearly.
Each
material
has
limit
proportionality,
RP
Beneath
limit,
interesting.
this
is
particularly
the
material
In materials without pronounced creeping, the proof stress R p0.2 is specified. In such a
case, the material has a permanent elongation of 0.2% which remains after relief of
the load.
The diagram (Figure 4) shows the curves of hardened steel (1), tempered steel (2),
soft steel (3) and an aluminium alloy (4).
The hardened steel ruptures virtually without plastic
deformation but has a very high tensile strength.
The tempered steel is far tougher but still has a high
strength. The soft annealed steel has a very high
elongation but a low tensile strength. In this case,
there is pronounced creeping in the transition to
plastic behaviour. In the aluminium alloy, the stressstrain curve rises less steeply in the elastic zone
than the other steel materials because of the lower
modulus of elasticity.
The stress-strain diagram (Figure 5) is produced from the values for force and the
elongation recorded during the tensile test.
F
A0
and
LU L0
L0
directly
for
pre-determined
sample
x
z
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Where
In general increases during the run, starting about 0.3 in the elastic region and about
0.5 after the material begins to deform plastically.
Hydraulic system consisting of a main cylinder (5) and a master cylinder with hand
wheel (6)
Machine Base
The rigid machine base made of cast iron forms the
foundation and ensures stability of the test unit in
connection with 4 rubber feet. The machine base
supports the hydraulics and the frame. (Figure 7)
Support
The posts (1) and cross-head (2) form fixed support
of the test unit. The various fixed sample
receptacles are fastened to the cross-head. The
mobile load frame is also mounted on its lowfriction linear ball bearings. (Figure 8)
Load Frame
manometer
principle.
It
measures
the
Specimens used are Aluminium and Brass. The theoretical Modulus of Elasticity for
Aluminium is 70 GPa and Brass is 105 GPa.
PROCEDURE
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Push the dial gauge upwards on the support bar until the tracer pin is touching the
drive.
Experimental steps
Application of the force should spread over a time interval of 5-10 minutes.
Read the force from the display every 0.1 mm and make note of it with the
corresponding extension. From 1 mm extension the reading interval can be extended
to 0.2 mm.
Monitor the sample and note when constriction begins. From now on, the force will
no longer increase, but instead will tend to decrease.
ATTENTION: Do not be startled. Particularly with some material, fracture will occur
with a loud bang.
Read the maximum test force from the maximum pointer and make note of it.
Twist back the hand wheel on the master cylinder as far as it will go and move the
load frame down.
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= 6.50 mm
L0
= 32.0 mm
LU
= 38.0 mm
Elongation, L=LU-LO (mm)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5.0
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
Force (kN)
0.25
0.80
1.80
2.75
3.70
4.25
4.55
4.65
4.90
5.00
5.10
5.15
5.25
5.40
5.50
5.60
5.65
5.70
5.70
5.70
5.80
5.80
5.80
5.85
5.85
5.85
5.70
5.50
5.40
5.10
4.95
4.70
4.40
Fractured
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= 6.50 mm
LO
= 32.0 mm
LU
= 33.3 mm
Elongation, L=LU-LO (mm)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.4
Force (kN)
1.20
2.25
3.90
6.25
9.20
11.20
13.20
14.20
14.80
15.10
15.50
Fractured
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Graph 1
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Brass
Graph 2
Sample calculation for Aluminium:To calculate the engineering stress, :
F
,
A0
Therefore,
4F
d 2
At
where A0
d 2
4
4F
45
150679.56kPa
2
d
0.0652
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LU LO L 1mm
0.03125
LO
LO 32mm
Stress, (kPa)
7 533.98
24 108.73
54 244.64
82 873.76
111 502.88
128 077.63
137 118.40
140 132.00
147 665.97
150 679.56
153 693.16
155 199.95
158 213.54
162 733.93
165 747.52
168 761.11
170 267.91
171 774.70
174 788.29
176 295.09
171 774.70
165 747.52
162 733.93
153 693.16
149 172.77
141 638.79
132 598.02
Strain, (m/m)
0.003125
0.003250
0.009375
0.012500
0.015625
0.018750
0.021875
0.025000
0.028125
0.031250
0.03750
0.043750
0.05000
0.05625
0.06250
0.06875
0.07500
0.08125
0.10000
0.11875
0.13750
0.14375
0.15000
0.15625
0.16250
0.16875
0.17500
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Graph 3
Sample calculation for Brass:To calculate the engineering stress, :
F
,
A0
Therefore,
4F
d 2
At
where A0
d 2
4
4F
4 15.10
455051.29kPa
2
d
0.00652
LU LO L 1mm
0.03125
LO
LO 32mm
Stress, (kPa)
36 163.09
Strain, (m/m)
0.003125
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67 805.80
117 530.06
188 349.46
277 250.40
337 522.22
397 794.05
427 929.96
446 011.51
455 051.29
467 106.65
0.003250
0.009375
0.012500
0.015625
0.018750
0.021875
0.025000
0.028125
0.031250
0.03750
Graph 4
Aluminium:Modulus of Elasticity, taking slopes at point 0.4 and 0.5 mm elongation:-
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Therefore,
%error
70 9.16
100 86.9%
70
Elongation at Fracture:A
LU L0
38.0 32.0
100
100 18.75%
L0
32.0
Tensile strength
= 176.3 MPa
Yield strength
= 111.5 MPa
Therefore,
277250.4 188349.46
28448300.8 KPa 28.45GPa
0.015625 .0.0125
%error
105 28.45
100 72.9%
105
Elongation at Fracture:A
LU L0
33.3 32.0
100
100 4.0625%
L0
32.0
Tensile strength
= 467.11 MPa
Yield strength
= Undefined
DISCUSSIONS
The purpose of the experiment is to verify the stress-strain relationship for materials,
hence to obtain approximately the values for the Elongation at fracture, Tensile strength
(UTS) and Yield strength (offset at 0.2%).
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The sample materials used in the experiments are Aluminium and Brass. From the
experiment the results are tabulated and graphs are drawn using the values obtained. In
Aluminium and Brass, the engineering stress is calculated using the formula
F
,
A0
LU L0
, the Stress-Strain
L0
graph for each specimen is then drawn. From the graph the slope is obtained which is the
Modulus of Elasticity. However this slope is taken at its elastic region where there is an
initial straight line portion. This region is called the elastic region in where load is
proportional to elongation. Beyond this region or the non-linear portion, the material will
start to deform permanently and is referred as plastic deformation. As load continues to
increase until a maximum value where the material will fracture or rupture.
From the slope of the two graphs (refer to graph 3 and 4), the E modulus for Aluminium
is found to be 9.16 GPa, a percentage error of 86.9% from the theoretical value of 70
GPa. The E modulus for Brass is calculated to be 28.45 GPa, thus a deviation of 72.9%
from its theoretical value of 105 GPa.
LU L0
100% . As such the A
L0
value for Aluminium is found to be 18.75% and Brass to be 4.0625%. From the values it
is clear that Aluminium is more ductile than Brass or in other words Brass is more brittle
than Aluminium. Brass fractures at shorter elongation than Aluminium.
From the stress-strain diagram the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) can also be
determined. It is the maximum test force before a material fractures. Hence from the
graphs the tensile strength for Aluminium is 176.3 MPa and Brass is 467.11 MPa. It can
be said that it takes more force for Brass before it eventually breaks compared to
Aluminium.
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The yield strength is determined by the 0.2% offset on the stress-strain diagrams as well.
After analysis the yield strength for Aluminium is 111.5 MPa. However the yield strength
for Brass cannot be defined due to indistinctive nature of the slope of its stress-strain
diagram. There was no apparent point of where the material actually started to creep.
The large errors in E modulus may be caused by:-
Human error when reading the force value on the force measurement device and also
readings from the dial gauge, causing inaccuracy.
The specimen may not be screwed tightly into the gripping heads i.e. insertion is not
uniform. This improper screwing may have affected the results as the force applied
would not spread uniformly throughout the specimen and concentrate only at the
specimens thread instead.
CONCLUSIONS
The Principles of Tensile Testing is clearly understood from this experiment. Graphs of
Load against Elongation and Stress-Strain diagrams are drawn using the experimental
results. Hence the Modulus of Elasticity, E of Aluminium and Brass is obtained to be 9.16
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GPa and 28.45 GPa respectively. Elongation of fracture for Aluminium is 18.75% and
Brass is 4.0625%, showing that Aluminium is more ductile that Brass. Tensile strength
for Aluminium is obtained from the stress-strain diagram, to be 176.3 MPa and for Brass
467.11 MPa. Finally the yield strength for Aluminium is determined to be 111.5 MPa
while for Brass is unable to be defined.
REFERENCES
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