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Tensile Testing - SIM

This document describes how to conduct and interpret tensile testing to determine material properties. Students will use a tensile testing simulation to observe a test and interpret the force-displacement graph. They will then perform calculations to determine metrics like yield point stress, ultimate tensile stress, breaking point stress, modulus of elasticity, modulus of resilience, and modulus of toughness from the graph. These metrics provide important data about the material's strength, elasticity, and ability to absorb energy and deform plastically.

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Tensile Testing - SIM

This document describes how to conduct and interpret tensile testing to determine material properties. Students will use a tensile testing simulation to observe a test and interpret the force-displacement graph. They will then perform calculations to determine metrics like yield point stress, ultimate tensile stress, breaking point stress, modulus of elasticity, modulus of resilience, and modulus of toughness from the graph. These metrics provide important data about the material's strength, elasticity, and ability to absorb energy and deform plastically.

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Tensile Testing – SIM

Introduction
Tensile testing provides engineers with
the ability to verify and establish
material properties related to a specific
material. This verification process is
critical in ensuring that the selected
material will meet design
specifications. In this activity you will
interpret and make sample specific
calculations related to the material
properties of a dog bone test sample.

Equipment
● Computer with access to Tensile Test Simulation and Kami or other editing tools
● Material Testing Formula Sheet
Procedure
You will use a tensile test simulation to observe how the test is performed and how the force
displacement graph is created during the test. You will perform calculations using the graph to
better understand the graph and important data.

1. Open the Tensile Test Simulation.

2. Click on the flag to begin the


simulation.
3. Three materials are available to test.
Check with your instructor to
determine which material you will
test. A sampling of each material
should be tested among the class.

4. Test the material by clicking the name.


5. Take a screenshot of the browser, paste it into the Proportional Limit table below, and then
crop out all but the graph. Copy the cropped image and paste it into the remainder of the
tables.

Test Sample Calculations


1. Yield Point Stress (YP)
The greatest stress that a material is capable of withstanding without deviation from straight line
proportionality between the stress and strain. If the force applied to a material is released, the
material will return to its original size and shape.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)
Annotate the proportional limit on the test graph.
Solve for the proportional limit stress: δ = F/A

2. Ultimate/Tensile Stress (Ult)


The point at which a maximum load for a sample is achieved. Beyond this point elongation of the
sample continues, but the force exerted decreases.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)

Locate the maximum load location on the test graph.


Solve for the Ultimate/Tensile stress: δ = F/A
3. Breaking/Rupture Point (Br)
The maximum amount of stress that can be applied before rupture occurs. The specimen
fractures in the necking region where the material reduces in diameter as it elongates.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)

Locate the Breaking/Rupture Point on the test graph.


Solve for the Breaking/Rupture Point stress: δ = F/A

4. Modulus of Elasticity (E)


A measure of a material’s ability to regain its original dimensions after the removal of a load or
force. The modulus is the slope of the straight-line portion of the stress-strain diagram up to the
proportional limit.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)
Solve for the Modulus of Elasticity:

5. Modulus of Resilience
A measure of a material’s ability to absorb energy up to the yield point. This modulus is represented
by the area under the stress vs. strain curve from 0-force to the yield point.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)

Solve for the Modulus of Resilience: Ur = ½(σyp)(εyp)


6. Modulus of Toughness
A measure of a material’s ability to plastically deform without fracturing. Work is
performed by the material absorbing energy from the blow or deformation. This
measurement is equal to the area under the stress vs. strain curve from its origin
through the rupture point.
Tensile test results graph (Insert test graph)

Solve for the Modulus of Toughness: Ut = 1/3 (εbr)( σyp + 2 σult)

Conclusion Questions
1. List the three metals tested in the first part of this activity—Aluminum, Steel, and Brass
—in order of the strength of the material. Provide evidence to justify your ranking.

2. Compare the difference in the size and shape of the material if the test is stopped before or
after the yield point.

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