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Experiment 2 – Basic Mechanical Properties. ENG-45, Properties of Materials Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science University of California, Davis. Matt Camilleri and Mike Meier, 2004. Folsom Dam Gate Failure, July 1995. Objectives. Instron image.
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Experiment 2 – Basic Mechanical Properties ENG-45, Properties of Materials Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science University of California, Davis Matt Camilleri and Mike Meier, 2004 Folsom Dam Gate Failure, July 1995
Objectives Instron image • Understand Mechanical Testing: • Methods • Meaning of specific mechanical properties • Tensile and hardness testing
Tensile Test Concept Crosshead & Load Cell Clamp Specimen Clamp
This slide is hidden and is used for note printing to consolidate following sequence During the Tensile Test
During the Tensile Test Force Elongation
During the Tensile Test Force Elongation
During the Tensile Test Force Elongation
During the Tensile Test Force Elongation
Results and Analysis C2600 Brass, half hard Cold Rolled 1018 Steel Stress (Mpa) Annealed 1018 Steel Copper 6061-T651 Aluminum Strain (mm/mm)
Hardness Testing Concept Indentor Sample
Hardness Testing Concept Pre-Load Indentor Sample
Hardness Testing Concept Load Indentor Sample
Hardness Testing Concept Load Released Indentor d1 Sample
Hardness Testing Concept Indentor d2 Sample
Summary • Force-elongation vs. stress-strain. • Elastic vs. plastic deformation. • Young’s modulus, yield strength, tensile strength, strain hardening, ductility, energy capacity, plus hardness. • Material selection & trade-offs. • Other mechanical tests.