TENSION TEST

1. The original dimensions of the specimen like original diameter, gauge length etc. is to be measured.
2. The specimen is mounted on the Universal Testing machine between the fixed and movable jaws.
3. The load range in the machine is adjusted to its maximum capacity (160 tonnes)
4. The dial gauge is mounted on the machine at the appropriate positions and adjusted to zero.
5. The machine is switched on and the tensile load is applied gradually.
6. For every 5 KN of load, the readings of dial gauge is noted and tabulated.
7. Remove the dial gauge at slightly below the expected load at yield point.
8. Record the load at yield point, at the yield point the pointer on load scale will remain stationary for small
interval of time and blue needle will come back by 2 or 3 divisions that point is lower yield point.
9. The specimen is loaded continuously up to the ultimate load (red needle will stops) where there is
formation of cup and cone at neck in the specimen, which is to be noted.
10. With further loading the specimen breaks, and breaking load is noted.
11. The specimen is removed and final dimensions are measured.
COMPRESSION TEST
1. The original dimensions of the specimen like original dia., gauge length etc. is to be measured.
2. The specimen is mounted on the Universal Testing machine between the fixed and movable jaws.
3. The load range in the machine is adjusted to its maximum capacity (300 tonnes)
4. The dial gauge is mounted on the machine at the appropriate positions and adjusted to zero.
5. The machine is switched on and the compressive load is applied gradually.
6. For every 10 KN of load, the readings of dial gauge is noted and tabulated.
7. Remove the dial gauge at slightly below the expected load at yield point
8. Record the load at yield point, at the yield point the pointer on load scale will remain stationary for small
interval of time and blue needle will come back by 1 or 2 divisions that point is lower yield point.
9. The specimen is loaded continuously up to the ultimate load (red needle will stops) which is to be noted.
10. The specimen is removed and final dimensions are measured.

SHEAR TEST

1. Measure the diameter of the specimen

2. Fix the shear Specimen in the Single/Double Shear fixture.
3. Keep the shear equipment on the fixed jaw of UTM and apply the load
4. Slowly at right angles to the axis of piece through the central block.
5. Note the load at fracture.
 BENDING TEST
1. The dimensions of the specimen are noted.
2. The specimen is placed on the supports and is fitted to the universal testing machine.
3. Dial gauge is mounted on the UTM at the appropriate position and adjusted to read zero.
4. The UTM is adjusted to have the suitable load range.
5. The machine is switched on and bending load is applied gradually.
6. For every 0.5 KN rise in load, the corresponding dial gauge and scale readings are noted.
7. The load is applied until the specimen breaks and the breaking load is noted.