Lab 1 Tensile Test (Manual)

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Title of experiment 0.5
Course and course code 0.5
Semester and Academic Year 0.5
1 Title page: Day and date experiment was performed and due date 0.5 /3
Names and matrix no(s) of group members 0.5
Section and group number 0.5
Name of the lab instructor
2 Content Content and pg no 1+1 /2
Summary/
3 Introduction, Objectives; results; conclusions 1+3+3+3 /10
Abstract
1. To understand the principles of tensile testing.
Purpose/Intro./ 2. To determine the stress-strain relationship for two types of materials
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Obj. 3. To determine the values of (i) elongation at fracture, (ii)tensile strength (UTS), (iii) yield strength (offset of 0.2%)and (iv)
Modulus of Elasticity.
Theory related must be clearly explained and complete with diagrams and equations necessary. Table and graph must be
5 Theory 5 /5
numbered properly.
Equipment & Equipment 2.5
6 /5
Apparatus Specimens (Material A &B) with dimensions. 2.5
7 Procedure A step by step procedure so that a reader would understand what was done. 10 /10
Tabulated data (Load vs elongation)* 1.5+1.5
Data & Tabulated data (Stress vs strain)* 2.5+2.5
8 /12
Observation *Tabulated data complete with title
Observation 4
Graphs Force vs Elongation (Not compulsory) 1+1
Plot Engineering Stress vs Engineering Strain 1+1
*Note: Graphs complete with data points, title, scale & unit 1/2+1/2
Calculation: stress and strain 1+1
Analysis/Resul
9 Values obtained: /19
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a. the elongation at fracture 1.5 + 1.5
b. tensile strength 1.5 + 1.5
c. yield strength (offset of 0.2%) 1.5 + 1.5
d. modulus of Elasticity (E) 1.5 + 1.5
Discussion on results. 2
Identify the Material A and Material B. State your reasons. 4
Percantage error calculation (at least for E) 2
10 Discussion State one application of Material A and Material B in actual engineering application. 2 /14

For the chosen application, comparing between Yield strength and Ultimate tensile strength, which one have to be
considered for that application. Why? 3
Error Analysis 1
1. To understand the principles of tensile testing. 3
2. To determine the stress-strain relationship for two types of materials 3.5
11 Conclusions /10
3. To determine the values of (i) elongation at fracture, (ii)tensile strength (UTS), (iii) yield strength (0.2% offset)and (iv)
3.5
Modulus of Elasticity.
Complete format : each 2 marks
12 References max: 5 /5
Current Lab manual (Sem 2 2015/2016) : 1 mark, Previous Sem = 0 Mark
13 Appendix Lab Data Sheet - -
Total Marks ( TM ) 100 /100
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Penalty
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 Lab 1 Tensile Test (Manual)

Penalty: (1) No penalty if TOR < 50%; (2)Penalty = TOR-50% if TOR within 51 -69%; and (3) 100% penalty if TOR > 70% or no TOR.

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 Lab 2 Torsion

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1 Title page: Day and date experiment was performed and due date 0.5 /3
Names and matrix no(s) of group members 0.5
Section and group number 0.5
Name of the lab instructor
2 Table of content: Content and pg no 1+1 /2
3 Summary/ Abstract Introduction, Objectives; results; conclusions 1+3+3+3 /10
1.To understand the principle of torsion test.
4 Purpose/Intro./Obj.. 5 /5
2.To determine the modulus of shear, G through measurement of the applied torque and angle of twist.
Theory related must be clearly explained and complete with diagrams and equations necessary. Table and
5 Theory 5 /5
graph must be numbered properly.

Equipment & Equipment 2.5

6 /5
Apparatus Specimens 2.5
7 Procedure A step-by step procedure so that a reader would understand what was done. 10 /10
Tabulated data (Calibration data)* 2
Plot a graph of calibration curve of Amplifier Torque value 2
Observe and determine trend of the curve 2
8 Data & Observation /15
Tabulated data (for Al and Brass)* 2+2
* complete with title and unit 2
Observation 3
Plot a graph of Load Torque vs. Revolution in radian at gear input. 2.5 + 2.5
*Note: Graphs complete with data points, title, scale & unit
Calculation:
Angle of twist 1+1
9 Analysis/Results /15
Polar moment of inertia 1+1
Torque/angle of twist (rad) from graph 1+1
relate with calibration curve 1+1
Modulus of Shear, G (experimental by using graphs) 1+1
General discussion 2
Compare the results with the theoretical value, G. 1+1
Comparison between 2 different materials 2+2
10 Discussion /15
State two common mechanical parts that are subjected to torsion in real engineering application? 1+1
Explain in details. 1.5 + 1.5
Error Analysis 2
1.To understand the principle of torsion test. 5
11 Conclusions /10
5
2.To determine the modulus of shear, G through measurement of the applied torque and angle of twist.
Complete format : each 2 marks
12 References max: 5 /5
Current Lab manual (Sem 2 2015/2016) : 1 mark, Previous Sem = 0 Mark
13 Appendix Lab Data Sheet - -
Total Marks ( TM ) 100 /100
Turnitin Originality Report (TOR) %
Penalty
Final Mark = TM - penalty
Penalty: (1) No penalty if TOR < 50%; (2)Penalty = TOR-50% if TOR within 51 -69%; and (3) 100% penalty if TOR > 70% or no TOR.

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To investigate the relationship between load, span, height and deflection of a Dist. Mark:
Purpose/Intro./Obj. beam, placed on two bear affected by a concentrated load at the centre.
1 1 /1
. To ascertain the coefficient of elasticity for steel, aluminum, brass and wood.
Tabulated data (Task 1)
A, B, C, D
Data & Task 2
2 /1
Observation Tabulated data: complete with title 1 (Proper tabulated data
with attachement of Lab
Observation Data sheets)
Plot: Deflection Vs Loading 1
Plot: Deflection Vs span 1
Plot: Deflection Vs Spe. Dimension (width) 1
Plot: Deflection Vs Spe. Dimension (height) 1
Note: Graphs complete with data points, title, scale & unit
3 Analysis/Results /8
example of calculation:
Moment of flexure 1
Flexural strength 1
Coefficient of elasticity 1
E (ave) 1
Task 1: A, B, C, D (Discuss the relationship observed for a, b, c & d) 0.5 * 4=2
Task 2 0.5
Compare the Coefficient of elasticity obtained with the theoretical value for
4 Discussion steel, brass, aluminum & wood 1 /6
Discuss
Give two the result.why the tensile properties of most brittle materials are
reasons 1
accessed by transverse bending tests and not ascertain by tensile tests. 1
Error Analysis 0.5
5 Conclusions Summary of the experiment in the light of the stated objectives 3 /3
Complete format : each 0.5 marks
6 References max: 1 /1
Lab manual: 0.5 marks
7 Appendix Lab Data Sheet - -
Total 20 /20
 Lab 4 Buckling

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1.To examination the Euler theory of buckling.
1 Purpose/Intro./Obj. 2. To determine critical buckling loads for columns with support. 1 /1
3. To investigate the influence of different material parameters.
Tabulated data (Force and deflection) complete with title
Brass
Copper
2 Data & Observation /1
Aluminum
1 (Proper tabulated
Fieberline
data with attachement
Observation of Lab Data sheets)
Plot: Force Vs Deflection 0.5x3=1.5
F critical experimental (indicate o graph) 0.5x3=1.5
Geometric Moment of inertia, Iy (2 different types) 1
3 Analysis/Results Slenderness ratio, l = lk/I (2 different types) 1 /8
Modulus of elasticity theorethical, E (each materials) 1
F. critical theoretical 1
Calculation of percentage error 1
Discussion on results obtained. 1
What are the different between one material and another? 2
4 Discussion Identify one engineering example where buckling is highly concerned. 1 1 /6
Explain your answer in details.

Error analysis 1 1

1.To examination the Euler theory of buckling. 1

5 Conclusions 2. To determine critical buckling loads for columns with support. 1 /3
3. To investigate the influence of different material parameters. 1
6 References Complete format : each 0.5 marks; Lab manual: 0.5 marks Max 1 M /1
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E (Al) = 70 x103 N/mm3
E (Brass) = 104 x103 N/mm3
E (Copper) = 125 x103 N/mm3
E (Fiberline) = 10-40x103 N/mm3
Iy = (bh3)/12

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 Lab 5 Rockwell Hardness

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1. To understand the principles of Rockwell Testing method.
1 Purpose/Intro./Obj. 1 /1
2. To study the hardness of High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene.

2 Specimens Reading - 5 Readings with average value

Tabulated data: complete with title 1 (Proper tabulated data
Data & Observation with attachement of Lab /1
Data sheets)
Observations

3 Analysis/Results Compare the hardness value of the specimen given e.g. bar chart 4 /4
Compare the hardness properties of HDPE and LDPE. 2
HDPE and LDPE have different polymeric chain. Explain how it affects the hardness properties. 2
What are the important samples preparations need to be considered before conducting hardness test? 2
4 Discussion /10
Give two examples regarding the importance of hardness test. 2
Advantages of hardness testing compare with tensile testing 2
Other discussion. 1
1. To understand the principles of Brinell Testing method. 1.5
5 Conclusions /3
2. To study the hardness of High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene. 1.5
6 References Complete format : each 0.5 marks; Lab manual: 0.5 marks Max 1 M /1
7 Appendix Lab Data Sheet - -
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 Lab 6 Thin Cylinder

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1. To determine the behaviour of thin cylinder in open ends condition and closed ends condition.
1 Purpose/Intro./Obj. 2. To determine the principle plane in open ends and closed ends condition. 1 /1

Tabulated data (Open ends condition)

Tabulated data (Closed ends condition)

2 Data & Observation 1 (Proper tabulated /1

Calculation (table) data with
attachement of Lab
Data sheets)
Graphs :
Hoop stress vs hoop strain 0.5
Long. Strain vs hoop strain 0.5
Mohr circle (Open ends -exp & theorethical) 1+1
Mohr circle (Closed ends -exp & theorethical) 1+1
3 Calculations: /10
Young's Modulus 0.5
Poisson's ratio 0.5
Principle strains -open ends 1
Principle Strains - closed ends 1
Percentage error: Young's modulus & Poisson's ratio 0.5+0.5
General discussion 0.5
Discussion on Young's modulus 0.5
Discussuon on Poisson's ratio 0.5
Discussion on Open end 0.5
4 Discussion /5
Discussion on close end 0.5
State one example of real engineering application using open ends condition and closed ends 0.5+0.5
condition concept. Explain your answer in details. 0.5+0.5
Error Analysis 0.5
1. To determine the behaviour of thin cylinder in open ends condition and closed ends condition.
2. To determine the principle plane in open ends and closed ends condition.
5 Conclusions 1+1 /2

Complete format : each 0.5 mark

6 References max: 1 /1
Current Lab manual (Sem 2 2015/2016) : 0.5 mark, Previous Sem = 0 Mark

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Total Marks ( TM ) 20 /20

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 Lab 7 Impact

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1 Purpose/Intro./Obi. To investigate the impact strength of High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene. 1 /1

Tabulated data with title

i. Pendulum angle 1 (Proper tabulated data
2 Data & Observation ii. HDPE & LDPE samples (angle and Joule) with attachement of Lab /1
Data sheets)

Observation
Calculation both HDPE & LDPE
Theoretical :
potential energy when released 1
3 Analysis/Results potential energy in the pendulum after is has broken the test piece 1 /5
energy consumed when breaking the test piece 1
impact strength 1
Percentage error 1
General discussion 1
4 Discussion
Compare the results between HDPE and LDPE. 2

HDPE and LDPE have different polymeric chains. Explain how it affects the impact strength obtained. 2
/9

Other than impact strength, state other information can be gathered through Charpy method? 1
Give one example of engineering application where impact is a real concern. Explain your answer in
details. 1+1
Sources of error 1

5 conclusion To investigate the impact strength of High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene. 3 /3

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total 20 /20

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 Lab 8 Microstructure

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To be familiar with metallography techniques such as grinding, polishing and etching.
1 Purpose/Intro./Obj. To be familiar with metallurgy microscope 1 /1
To investigate the microstructure of metal and alloy.
Image before etching
Image after etching

2 Data & Observation /1

1 (Proper arrangement of
Observation micrographs complete with
title and attachement of Lab
Data sheets)
a. Label the microstructure obtained: pearlite, ferrite , cementite, grain, grain boundaries 0.5*4=2
b. Discuss the difference between before- and after- etching process. 2

c. Discuss the purpose of etching process. What will happen if the process is too long (more than 3 seconds)? 2

d. Explain the relationship of grain and grain boundary with mechanical properties of materials.
2
Data, Observation &
3 e. Other than metallurgy microscope: /14
Discussion

i. identify another one method applicable to investigate the morphology and microstructure in area
related to mechanical engineering.
1
ii.State the advantages of that equipment. 1
f. (i) Give two real examples where microstructures study are real concern in mechanical engineering
application. (ii) Explain your answer in details. 2 2
To be familiar with metallography techniques such as grinding, polishing and etching. 1
4 Conclusions To be familiar with metallurgy microscope 1 /3
To investigate the microstructure of metal and alloy. 1

Current Lab manual (Sem 2 2015/2016) : 0.5 mark, Previous Sem = 0 Mark Other
5 References Max 1 M /1
sources (book etc.) = 0.5 M

6 Appendix Lab Data Sheet - -

Total 20 /20

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