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Showing 22 experiments that use the Comprehensive Materials Testing System.
Introduction to Materials Tester
This is a general introduction to PASCO's Material Testing Machine (ME-8236) to show how to set up the machine, make measurements, and use accessories.
Compliance Calibration Tutorial
This tutorial takes you through all the steps of calibrating the Material Testing Machine.
Tensile Testing
In this lab, brass will undergo a tensile test. Quantities measured include Young’s Modulus, Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Ductility, and Modulus...
Young's Modulus
In this lab, students will collect stress vs. strain data for a test sample in the elastic region. Several runs will be taken for the same sample to calculate...
Tensile Testing - Annealed Steel
This lab investigates what effect annealing has on the properties of material. Properties measured for both samples include Young’s Modulus, Yield Strength,...
Tensile Testing - Metals
The properties measured for steel, brass, and aluminum include Young’s Modulus, Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Ductility, and Modulus of Toughness.
Tensile Testing - Plastic Samples
In this lab, tensile tests are completed on two types of plastic and the stiffness of the materials is measured using several different methods.
Tensile Testing - Plastic Coupons
Measure the stiffness of the materials using several different methods, in addition to determining the tensile strength. Plastics tested are ABS, Nylon,...
Three Point Bending
In this lab, a Three-Point Bend test is performed on a round rod. The distance between the anvils is varied, and the resulting effect on the stiffness...
Round Rod Bending
In this lab, a three-point bend test is performed on a round rod. The Flexural Elastic Modulus for the material is calculated. Materials tested include...
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