Applied Mechanics Lab MEC 424/ AHA Rev.

01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
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Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Material Strength Lab
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Lab Sheet No : 1

Title : Bending in Beam

1.0 Introduction

Bending characterizes the behavior of a slender structural element subjected to an external load applied
perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the element. In this experiment, the deflection of the beam due
to applied load will be measured at two points along the beam and elastic modulus is calculated as
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Deflection in beam.

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the elastic modulus (E) of beam specimen by method of deflection of Mild Steel,
Aluminum and Brass.
2. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values

3.0 Apparatus

Mild steel aluminum and brass beam, the cantilever beam setup , dial calipers, weights to be hung from
the end of the beam, tape measure

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4.0 Experimental Procedure

1. Measure and record the length (L) from the wall to the end of the beam.
2. Measure and record the lengths (x1 and x2) from the wall to the center of the dial calipers
3. Hang a weight (W) on the weight-hanger starting from lowest 2N, and then increasing by
increments of 2N.
4. Record W and measure the deflection max at every increment.

5.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings.

6.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

7.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.

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 Applied Mechanics Lab MEC 424/ AHA Rev. 01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
___________________________________________________________________________

Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Material Strength Lab
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Lab Sheet No : 2

Title : Tensile Test

1.0 Introduction

Uniaxial tensile test is known as a basic and universal engineering test to achieve material parameters.
These important parameters obtained from the standard tensile testing are useful for the selection of
engineering materials for any applications required.

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the tensile properties subjected to tensile loading

2. Identify Types of fracture surface under tensile loading
3. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values

3.0 Apparatus

Vernier caliper, tensile test machine, rectangular specimens, extension gauge, load gauge

4.0 Experimental Procedure

1. Measured the length of specimens using Vernier calliper

2. Measure the thickness and width of specimens
3. Mount the specimens to the jaw grip of tensile test machine.
4. Place extensometer on the vertical flat of inner jaw
5. Turn the load anchor is clockwise direction
6. Repeat step 5 for rate
7. Change the rate
8. Measure the final length

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5.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings

6.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

7.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.

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 Applied Mechanics Lab MEC 424/ AHA Rev. 01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
___________________________________________________________________________

Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Material Strength Lab
___________________________________________________________________________

Lab Sheet No : 3

Title : Torsion Test

1.0 Introduction

In many areas of engineering applications, materials are sometimes subjected to torsion in services, for
example, drive shafts, axles and twisted drills. Moreover, structural applications such as bridges,
springs, car bodies, airplane fuselages and boat hulls are randomly subjected to torsion. The materials
used in this case should require not only adequate strength but also be able to withstand torque in
operation

Figure 1: Torsion test

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the torsion properties subjected to pure torque loading

2. Identify Types of fracture surface under pure torque
3. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values

3.0 Apparatus

Torsion test machine, torque meter, vernier caliper

4.0 Experimental Procedure

1. Measure the specimen size and overall length.

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2. Fixed the specimens ends on the machine chuck and set all readings on the gauge to zero.
3. Turn on the handwheel clockwise to provide the applied load.
4. For the first rotation choose an increment of a quarter rotation (90), for the second and third
rotation of a half rotation (180) and for the forth And to 10 rotation of one rotation (360).
5. To calculate the angle of twist at the specimen divides the rotation at the input by the reduction of
62. Usually fracture will occur between 100 to 200 rotations.
6. Note that for each rotation of the handwheel, compensate the deformation on the specimen by
turning the handwheel of the compensation unit, until the dial gauge return to its initial value
(zero) and then read the torque from the display.

5.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings.

6.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

7.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.