Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet

Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Course Title: Polymer Characterization Sessional
Course code: 374

Name: Miskat Uddin

Registration: 2019332012
Group: 02
 Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science

Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer

Specimen

Name: Miskat Uddin

Registration: 2019332012
Course code: 374
Group: 02
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen

Poly Ethylene Terephthalate

1. Tensile strength: 11000 psi
2. Flexural modulus: 400000psi
3. Tensile elongation: 70%
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen

Poly Propylene
1. Tensile strength: 4000 psi
2. Flexural modulus: 200000psi
PET
11000 psi 3. Tensile elongation: 15%
400000psi
70%
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen

Iron
1. Tensile strength: 60000 psi
2. Flexural modulus: 24700000psi
3. Tensile elongation: 10%

PET PP
11000 psi 4000 psi
400000psi 200000psi
70% 15%
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen

As we observe, these elements exhibit

distinct characteristics. However, it is
important to note that superiority is
not intrinsic to one over the other. In
reality, the suitability of these
characteristics hinges upon the
intended application of the product.
Achieving an optimal set of traits for
a specific product necessitates a
thorough assessment of their
PET PP Fe properties. Rigorous physical and
11000 psi 4000 psi 60000 psi mechanical testing of polymers serves
400000psi 200000psi 24700000psi as a pivotal step in ensuring that the
70% 15% 10% material aligns with industry
specifications.
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen
Tensile Strength Test
Flexural Strength Test
Compressive Strength Test
As we observe, these elements exhibit
distinct characteristics. However, it is
important to note that superiority is
not intrinsic to one over the other. In
reality, the suitability of these
characteristics hinges upon the
intended application of the product.
Achieving an optimal set of traits for
a specific product necessitates a
thorough assessment of their
properties. Rigorous physical and
mechanical testing of polymers
serves as a pivotal step in ensuring
that the material aligns with industry
specifications.
Determination of Tensile Strength of a Polymer Specimen

Tensile Strength Test

Terminologies needed to be understood:
• Action of Forces
• Stress ( longitudinal )
• Strain
• Hooke’s Law
Flexural Strength Test
• Mechanical Properties
• Strength
• Ductility, Malleability
• Brittleness
• Stress – Strain Diagram
Compressive Strength Test

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Terminologies needed to be understood:
• Action of Forces
• Stress ( longitudinal )
• Strain
• Hooke’s Law
• Mechanical Properties
• Strength
• Ductility, Malleability
• Brittleness
• Stress – Strain Diagram

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies

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Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies

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Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
Compressive
(Expansion) Force (push)

Compression
Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
(Expansion)

2. Compressive Force

Torque
(Compression)

Clockwise
couple

Anti Clockwise
couple
Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
(Expansion)

2. Compressive Force
(Compression)
Twist
Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
(Expansion)

2. Compressive Force
(Compression)

3. Torque (Twist)

Anti Clockwise Clockwise

Moment Moment
Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
(Expansion)

2. Compressive Force
(Compression)

3. Torque (Twist)
Bend
Terminologies
Action of Forces on Deformable bodies
1. Tensile Force or Tension
(Expansion)

2. Compressive Force
(Compression)

3. Torque (Twist)

4. Moment ( Bend )

6. Shear Force ( Cut, break )

Terminologies

Stress

External Force
Area

Resisting Force

Resisting force per unit area

Terminologies
Strain

Original
Dimension Final
Dimension
Terminologies
Strain

Change in
Dimension

Original
Dimension Final
Dimension

Change in Dimension
Strain =
Original Dimension
Terminologies
Universal Testing Machine
(UTM) Spacemen

Movable Beam
Force Sensor

Upper fixture
Spacemen is held
Lower Fixture between the fixtures
Control Switch

Base
Terminologies
Universal Testing Machine
(UTM)

68mm

8mm

Thickness 1.10mm

Cross 8.8mm^2
sectional
area
Terminologies
Stress – Strain Diagram

Plastic Deformation

Hooke’s
Law

Limit of
Propotionality
Terminologies
Tensile Strength
Strength is a mechanical property of materials which denotes the maximum value of stress which the
material can sustain without Failure.
Here, the failure can be of two kinds: Yield Strength (Tensile)
1. Due to plastic deformation
2. Due to permanent rupture or fracture
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Terminologies
Tensile Strength

Yield Strength (Tensile)

Ultimate Tensile Strength

Terminologies
Tensile Strength

Yield Strength (Tensile)

Ultimate Tensile Strength

 Diagram Comparison

For Ductile Material For our Polymer Spacemen

10

stress
5

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Strain
 Diagram Generation

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Length vs Time
 Tensile Strength Evaluation

10

9
Ultimate Yield Strength: 10.8 MPa
8

7 Yield Strength: 7.79Mpa

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Strain
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