SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING,

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

ISLAMABAD.

Mechanics of Materials Lab (ME-216)

LAB REPORT # 1
Introduction to MOM-II lab and apparatus.
Name Registration # Section Sub-Group
Abdul Rafay Malik 344634 ME-13-A 3

 Introduction:
The Mechanics of Materials Lab is a crucial component of engineering education, providing
students with practical insights into how materials and structures respond to various mechanical
forces. This report offers an overview of the experiments conducted in the Mechanics of Materials
Lab, outlining their objectives and significance in a simplified manner.

 Objectives:
The main goals of the mechanics of materials lab is to understand and internalize the concepts
regarding to the experiments which are as follows:

Bending Moment and Shearing Force Analysis: To understand how beams react under loads and
measure the distribution of bending moments and shearing forces along them.
Beam Deflection: To study the behavior of simply supported beams under different loads by
measuring their deflection at various points.
Torsion Tests: To explore the relationship between torque and angle of twist, determine the
modulus of rigidity for different materials, and investigate how the length of a bar affects angle of
twist.

Portal Frame Analysis: To experimentally measure the deflection of portal frames, both
horizontally and vertically, and compare the results with theoretical calculations.

Twist and Bend Experiments: To comprehend how materials respond to bending and twisting
moments.

Hinge Deflection Measurement: To measure the deflection of two-way arc hinges under applied
loads.

Curved Beam Deflection: To investigate how curved beams with different radii behave when
subjected to loads.

Tensile and Compression Tests: To perform tensile and compression testing using a Universal
Testing Machine (UTM) to determine material properties.
Impact Testing: To assess how materials behave under dynamic loads and their impact resistance.
Buckling Analysis: To examine the buckling behavior of columns under compressive loads.

Fatigue Testing: To evaluate the fatigue life of materials by subjecting them to cyclic loading
conditions.
Micro-Vickers Hardness Test: To measure the micro-Vickers hardness of materials, indicating their
resistance to deformation.

 Importance:
These experiments serve to enhance our understanding of materials and structures, contributing
to safer and more efficient designs in engineering. Engineers and scientists rely on this knowledge
to make informed decisions in the design, manufacturing, and material selection processes,
ensuring that the structures and products they create meet safety and performance standards.

 Conclusion
The Mechanics of Materials Lab provides students with valuable hands-on experience in exploring
the mechanical behavior of materials and structures. These experiments hold critical significance
in the engineering world. By conducting these experiments, we gain insights that help us design
and build structures and products that are not only strong but also reliable and safe. Subsequent
reports will delve deeper into specific experiments, uncovering further insights into the mechanics
of materials.
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