Mechanical Properties

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Tensile strength

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Tensile test diagram

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 Tensile test diagram

Properties obtained:

Yield strength
Elasticity modulus (Young’s modulus)
Ultimate tensile strength
Elongation after rupture
Necking degree
Toughness

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Tensile test diagram

Ductile materials

Brittle materials

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Compression strength

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Compression strength

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Hardness

Brinell test

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 Hardness

Vickers test

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 Hardness

Rockwell test

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 Impact resistance

Charpy test

Measures the energy absorved by the material due to impact till rupture

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 Impact resistance

Ductile – brittle transition

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 Fatigue behaviour

Stress conditions changing over time

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Fatigue behaviour

Testing

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Fatigue behaviour

Mode of fracture

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Creep

Testing

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