Somrita Banerjee

Lab 413

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ENGRD 2020 Pre-Lab Questions for Lab 1

Question 1
The tension stress is defined as the force per unit area on a member, i.e. the intensity of the forces
distributed over a section.
=

P
A

The elongation strain is defined as the deformation (elongation) per unit length of that rod.
=

Question 2
The testing machine will be used in compression while loading the small truss.
Question 3
Loads of 500 lb, 1000 lb, and 1500 lb will be placed upon the small truss.
Question 4
We will be recording the values of load and corresponding raw strain values as well as measured
strain values. Then we will find the percentage difference. We will also be taking 5
measurements when the load is zero for each of the gauges.
Question 5
The setting of the low/high speed switch should be set to LOW.
Question 6
Elastic modulus , E=

E=

F
A

F=EA

f ( )=EA
Question 7

Stress
Strain

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