Strength of Materials

This lab investigates two ways in which a member can fail: In tension and in shear. A standard tensile test is performed using the Tensile Samples, and the Tensile Strength is measured. A shear test is then performed (on the same sample), and the Shear Strength is measured. Four metal samples (steel, annealed steel, brass, and aluminum) are measured, and the shear/tensile strength ratio is calculated for each.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Engineering

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Steel Tensile Sample

Shear Accessory

Materials Testing Machine

Annealed Steel Tensile Sample

Brass Tensile Sample

Aluminum Tensile Sample

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