ME 215 MATERIALS LABORATORY

TEST_1
TENSILE TEST
1. Read the theory of tensile behaviour of materials in your notes.
2. Repeat the following procedure for testing each specimen:
(a) Measure and note the gauge length and gauge diameter of the specimen
(b) Set the direct measurement tools for the % elongation and %reduction in diameter for
this specimen.
(c) Set the tensile testing machine,
i. Select the maximum load and assemble the spring and scale for this maximum
load.
ii. Assemble specimen and chucks.
iii. Position the graph paper.
iv. Check the magnification ratio.
v. Turn the handle until the specimen just tightens. Do not apply too much load
while doing this.
vi. Adjust the mercury level to zero load.
(d) Start the testing procedure slowly and gradually increase the load until specimen
fractures.
(e) Using the direct mesuring tools, read the % elongation and % reduction in diameter of
the fractured specimen and note these values.
(f) Measure and note the gauge length and diameter of the necked region of the fractured
specimen.
(g) Using the measurements taken in step (a), calculate the % elongation and % reduction
in diameter.
(h) Then,
i. Compare the measurement in (e) and (g) for each specimen.
ii. Construct a stress versus strain and true stress versus true strain diagram by
using the load-extension diagram.
iii. Calculate the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength (use off-set yield
strength if necessary).
iv. Calculate:
a. Youngs modulus of elasticity.
b. Resilience.
c. Toughness index number.
NOTE THAT TESTING MACHINES OVERALL DEFLECTION IS 41mm PER 2000 KG
IF 2000KG SPRING SCALE IS USED.