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Mechanical Testing 111
Mechanical Testing 111
Accurate results.
Measures length of
diagonal on indentation.
Stress = Load
Cross section area
Strain = Extension
Original length
Youngs Modulus for stress –
strain graph
Select point on elastic
part of graph
Calculate Youngs
Modulus with this point
E = Stress
Strain
Youngs Modulus for Load –
extension graph
Proof Stress
The stress that causes a % increase in gauge
length.
It can be found by drawing a line parallel to
the straight part of the graph.
A value can be taken from the vertical axis.
Proof stress for Load –
Extension graph
Proof stress for Stress – Strain
graph
Tensile Strength