Experiment 1 - Full Lab Report - Group A - v1.1
Experiment 1 - Full Lab Report - Group A - v1.1
Experiment 1 - Full Lab Report - Group A - v1.1
306A-Unified Laboratory
The Stress-Strain Relationship in Tension
Oscar Rosales
Christian Lugo
Michael Gooneratne
Todd Yeakley
Mina Alad Al Malak
Tony Cardenas
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Abstract
A group was formed with the goal of determining the mechanical properties of standardized metal
bars under tension using the MTS Insight Tensile Testing machine in order to obtain stress-strain diagrams
for each sample. After completing testing, the mechanical properties of the standardized metals were
shown through the variables of: stress, applied load, area, strain, elongation and original length. The stresses
produced were: 1018 yielded 531.2554 Pa, 1045 yielded 846.0902 Pa, and 6601 yielded 512.9905 Pa. The
strains produced were: 1018 yielded 6.5475E-06 Pa, 1045 yielded 6.2575E-06Pa, and 6601 yielded 6.5875E06 Pa. The percent area reduction proved all to be less than 60%. The results were as expected due to the
procedures taking place amongst the metals, but may be explained by the amount of stress and strain on
each metal.
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Table of Contents
List of units .4
Results 9
References ..15
Appendix ..16
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Name
Displacement
Strain
Stress
Load
Area
Diameter
Length
Group A
Symbol
P
A
D
L
Unit
inches
Unit less
Pascal
Pounds
Inches squared
Inches
inches
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Theory
Tensile tests are used to characterize the properties of mechanical behavior on materials. Therefore,
metal bars were subjected to an infinite load. This load would be indirectly proportional to the area given,
hence giving a stress. Furthermore, an elongation was exposed and indirectly proportional to the original
length of the metal bars, which gave way for the strain of the materials. Since the metals were rendered to a
tensile test, elasticity took place. After a certain degree of stress, the material elongates causing elasticity.
For the equation of elasticity, stress was indirectly proportional to the strain of the given materials. To
equate all these behaviors, variables were applied to the formulas of:
= , = , and = .
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Figure 1: Key areas on the MTS Insight Tensile Testing Machine, labeled A-J.
Figure 1-A
Figure 1-B
Power Switch.
Figure 1-C
Figure 1-D
Figure 1-E
Lower Jaw.
Figure 1-F
Figure 1-G
Upper Jaw.
Figure 1-H
Figure 1-I
Load Sensor.
Figure 1-J
MTS Handset.
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The following is the procedure for this lab, and the importance that each step has. The lab is begin
by going over the lab and techniques for using the equipment in class and reading the procedure list
provided in the lab manual. Once it is understood what to do and how to do it, it is time to move onto
physically beginning the lab. First by checking all major systems and connections to make sure everything
has good connectivity and all systems and switches are in a go position to successfully complete the
experiment. These things include making sure the Emergency Stop switch (Figure 1-A) on the MTS frame is
off by twisting it to pop up, which insures the systems fail safe is disengaged for the following steps, and
should only be engaged during an unplanned failure. Once this check is complete, the system is turned on
by using the power switch next to the emergency stop (Figure 1-B)
Three samples are then taken out of the upper left desk drawer and a note is added on the data
recording sheet which color-coded sample will be tested. With the samples in hand, using calipers, the
diameter is measured in three places to find a nominal value and use a length value of 2 inches is used
because that is what the extensimeter can measure. The precision with which the calipers can measure the
diameter is also noted for future reference.
Moving over to the computer desktop, click on the TestWork 4 on the Windows desktop to open
the data acquisition software. Once the program is in operation, the motor is zeroed by pressing the Motor
Reset towards the bottom of the screen.
The jaws are then adjusted using the hand controller on the machine (Figure 1-J) in order for the
test sample adequate clearance to fit1. A test sample is then chosen and a note of the material type is
documented. The sample is then inserted into the upper jaws of the machine (Figure 1-G), leaving at least a
inch gap between the bottom of the jaw and the sample. When securing the sample it is important that
the jaws are not over tightened while using the t-handles (Figure 1-H) although the sample be securely in
the jaws. Lower the jaw and repeat this for the lower jaw (Figure 1-E), still making sure not to overtighten
the jaws using the t-handles (Figure 1-H). Once the sample piece is securely in place, return control to the
computer station by pressing the lock button on the hand controller and place the hand controller back in
place on the side of the machine.
With the sample now firmly in place, attach the extensometer so that the blades of the
extensometer are placed against the test section as close to the middle as possible. Then secure the
extensometer to the specimen using the clips. Make sure the extensometer connector is securely seated in
the cradle (Figure 1-C) to ensure cable tension is not affecting the reading. Once everything is placed and
To transfer control to the handset, press the lock button on the handset until
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secure, remove the safety pin, then on the computer, zero all the information about the load2, crosshead,
and extensometer by right-clicking on each area dedicated to these items and selecting zero channel.
For the first sample run, it is important to call an instructor over to the station to check the set up
and once everything is approved, click the Green Arrow on the screen to begin the experiment. When
prompted type-in the data which include the material name, group number, and the average sample
diameter. Once this information is given to the machine, click okay in the dialog to begin the experiment.
Once the test piece has broken, it is important to follow the on-screen instructions and remove the
extensometer before clicking OK on the dialog. When it has been removed, re-insert the black pin. When
the extensimeter is removed and properly placed in a storage position, click OK on the dialog box on the
computer. Using the extensimeter reading, a final length is recorded and using calipers measure a crosssectional diameter of the specimen. Once all sections are reset and data gathering is complete, store the
data by going into the menu and give the file an appropriate name and select save. When the data is saved
as a proprietary file for safe keeping, export the data by going to File > Export Preview> Specimen. Follow
this by giving the file a name and save the data in a place that is easily accessible. Because the information
is stored in a comma text format, the information must be imported into excel to be able to make use of the
data. Once imported into excel, save the numerical results for the test on the desktop and on a USB flash
memory drive. Since the output file is in a comma-delimited format where the first and forth columns of the
data giving the information on the load and extension. This file should be imported into Excel, by opening
the text file from within Excel then saved as an Excel file. Lastly take note of the resolution of the load
meter (Figure 1-I) and extensimeter. Then repeat these steps until all samples have been tested. To ensure
a fresh data start on the computer, it is advised to open a new recording dialog by going to File > New
Sample.
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Results
Steel 1018
Group A
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Steel 1045
Stress (Psi)
100000.0000
80000.0000
60000.0000
40000.0000
20000.0000
0.0000
0.00000
0.01000
0.02000
0.03000
0.04000
0.05000
0.06000
Strain(In/In)
Stress vs. Strain - Elastic Range
Red Bar 1045 Steel
80000.0000
Stress (Psi)
70000.0000
60000.0000
50000.0000
40000.0000
30000.0000
20000.0000
10000.0000
0.0000
0.00000
0.00050
0.00100
0.00150
0.00200
0.00250
0.00300
Strain(In/In)
Group A
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Aluminum 6061-T6
Stress (Psi)
40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
Strain(In/In)
Stress vs. Strain - Elastic Range
Green Bar - Aluminium
Stress (Psi)
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
0
0.0005
0.001
0.0015
0.002
0.0025
0.003
0.0035
Strain(In/In)
Group A
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4
=
=
2
2
4
4 8272.132
=
= 90418.0211
(. 3413)2
=
= (, )
| + | |
4
=
2
8
=
3
4
8
=
+
= |
= (.341)2 (. 001 ) +
8(8272.132)
(.001 )
(.341)3
= 531.2554 Pa
Error in Strain
=
=
. 00619
= .003095 /
2
= (, )
| + | |
1
=
= 2
= + 2
1
. 00619
(. 00001) +
(. 001)
=
(2.000)2
2.000
= |
= 6.5475 106
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531.2554
=
. 003095
=
= 29167103.58
= (, )
| + | |
1
=
= 2
1
= + 2
1
90418.02
(531.2554) +
(6.5475 106 )
=
(. 003095)2
. 003095
= |
= 232,976.5
Percent Area Reduction
% = 100% (
= 100% (
2 2
2
. 3412 . 2212
)
. 2212
= 57.997%
Group A
Material
(psi)
1018 Steel
531.255
1045 Steel
846.09
6061 Aluminum
512.991
(in/in)
6.5475E06
6.2575E06
6.5875E06
E (psi)
232976.5
57.997
403774.2
34.123
181425.1
60.802
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Group A
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References:
1. Mechanical Engineering Department. "Experiment 1 The Stress-Strain Relationship in Tension."
Fullerton: California State University Fullerton, n.d. Print. September 2015.
2. "AISI 1018 Mild/Low Carbon Steel." AISI 1018 Mild/Low Carbon Steel. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.
3. "AISI 1045 Medium Carbon Steel." AISI 1045 Medium Carbon Steel. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.
4. "ASM Material Data Sheet." ASM Material Data Sheet. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.
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Appendix:
Appendix-1
Steel 1018:
Group A
Strain(In/In)
Stress(Psi)
0.00000
0.0000
0.00019
5521.7072 29061616.8947
0.00030
8739.7264 29254719.5458
0.00037
11033.8284 35293877.9437
0.00044
12991.6774 27969271.7146
0.00050
14936.9674 32421499.1238
0.00056
16963.2191 31173103.0368
0.00064
19062.5954 27991684.3163
0.00070
21212.2518 33071635.9362
0.00078
23412.8439 27507402.1778
0.00085
25644.5660 31881743.7142
0.00094
27927.1036 26853384.2771
0.00102
30223.3044 28702508.8791
0.00109
32563.1831 33426839.1179
0.00117
34924.3434 27778356.4695
0.00125
37320.9730 29957869.6166
0.00134
39728.7516 28326807.2411
0.00141
42141.4926 32169880.4545
0.00149
44564.3990 30286329.2610
0.00158
47030.1417 29008737.9427
0.00166
49519.6581 31118955.3314
0.00174
52015.1426 29358640.5335
0.00183
54523.3282 27868729.0403
0.00191
57028.8358 31318845.7057
0.00200
59536.2782 27860470.4876
0.00209
62060.9250 28051631.6931
0.00217
64584.4242 33646655.4193
0.00226
67112.6999 28091952.8622
0.00234
69668.5750 30069118.9657
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Group A
0.00243
72218.7007 28334730.0222
0.00252
74765.0117 28292344.2149
0.00261
77341.2175 30308302.6551
0.00270
79942.0822 28898497.6944
0.00279
82537.0883 28833400.8672
0.00288
85173.4005 27750654.7479
0.00299
87801.7991 23894532.4033
0.00310
90418.0211 24916400.5436
0.00324
93019.1811 18579713.6736
0.00343
95549.0089 13314883.5774
0.00370
97887.8165 8504754.7468
0.00412
99991.0513 5007701.8289
0.00476
101784.8563 2824889.7878
0.00565
103128.7536 1509996.9445
0.00695
103779.3004 498503.3286
0.00867
103913.3731 77949.2706
0.01053
103957.0184 23465.1810
0.01246
103918.6198 -19947.3385
0.01444
103694.3272 -113279.0787
0.01649
103345.2418 -170285.5511
0.01861
102736.8974 -286954.9174
0.02078
102016.0897 -331405.8371
0.02299
101113.1481 -408570.8481
0.02522
100187.6024 -415975.6040
0.02746
99185.1829 -446512.0202
0.02972
98225.6435 -425516.3544
0.03197
97182.2458 -463732.3089
0.03422
96189.9042 -440062.8035
0.03648
95172.7724 -450058.3425
0.03874
94152.1756 -451591.5056
0.04099
93127.9280 -455221.1417
0.04326
92049.9682 -474872.1314
0.04553
90993.7929 -466302.5945
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Group A
0.04781
89890.9882 -483686.2379
0.05010
88770.2358 -489411.5287
0.05239
87638.8481 -494055.7713
0.05470
86443.8125 -517331.4517
0.05700
85220.1719 -530863.6044
0.05933
83964.4941 -540076.4388
0.06167
82681.6762 -548212.8190
0.06400
81324.7935 -582353.0645
0.06637
79939.7978 -584386.3820
0.06875
78484.9456 -610000.9018
0.07116
76933.4793 -645100.3273
0.07358
75324.3550 -664927.4151
0.07603
73637.0890 -687277.4101
0.07851
71837.7094 -725556.2655
0.08104
69895.9281 -769022.2879
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Appendix-2
Steel 1045:
Extensometer
(in)
Group A
Stress(Psi)
(Psi)
0.00000
0.0000
0.0000
0.00029
0.00015
4828.0036
33296576.4406
0.00047
0.00024
7317.2949
27658792.7576
0.00062
0.00031
9471.8796
28727795.2217
0.00075
0.00038
11536.3981
31761822.9319
0.0009
0.00045
13697.0131
28808199.8490
0.00106
0.00053
15991.8070
28684924.3922
0.00122
0.00061
18365.0703
29665791.0149
0.00139
0.00070
20820.9927
28893205.0622
0.00157
0.00079
23347.7530
28075114.4837
0.00174
0.00087
25936.2383
30452768.4686
0.00193
0.00097
28572.2931
27747944.5515
0.00211
0.00106
31259.4037
29856785.2572
0.00227
0.00114
33999.0218
34245226.0877
0.0025
0.00125
36759.4693
24003891.0811
0.00268
0.00134
39571.9454
31249733.9078
0.00287
0.00144
42420.9776
29989812.8947
0.00308
0.00154
45282.8336
27255772.0452
0.00329
0.00165
48185.2262
27641833.9653
0.00351
0.00176
51109.4807
26584131.3169
0.00373
0.00187
54067.9719
26895375.0354
0.00396
0.00198
57042.3246
25863936.6316
0.00419
0.00210
60032.0450
25997568.4455
0.00445
0.00223
63033.5717
23088666.7957
0.00474
0.00237
66049.8974
20802246.3704
0.00503
0.00252
69034.0214
20580165.3087
0.00538
0.00269
72001.2813
16955771.1264
0.00575
0.00288
74962.8700
16008587.7159
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Group A
0.00615
0.00308
77847.4708
14423003.9901
0.00661
0.00331
80697.2363
12390284.5364
0.00711
0.00356
83464.6419
11069622.2683
0.00768
0.00384
86192.0646
9569904.2812
0.00832
0.00416
88774.5944
8070405.5968
0.00902
0.00451
91270.8288
7132098.5066
0.00982
0.00491
93678.1793
6018376.1346
0.0107
0.00535
95971.0878
5211155.7561
0.01167
0.00584
98111.8760
4413996.2170
0.01276
0.00638
100199.8724
3831186.1325
0.01393
0.00697
102114.9191
3273584.0811
0.01522
0.00761
103867.5654
2717281.0839
0.01663
0.00832
105542.0417
2375143.6059
0.01814
0.00907
107049.6135
1996783.8385
0.01981
0.00991
108418.7267
1639656.5679
0.02167
0.01084
109647.5408
1321305.5297
0.02369
0.01185
110679.1641
1021409.1986
0.02591
0.01296
111569.1416
801781.5057
0.02835
0.01418
112289.9551
590830.7521
0.03098
0.01549
112836.6517
415738.8585
0.03389
0.01695
113276.8072
302512.3573
0.03702
0.01851
113497.7454
141174.5363
0.0404
0.02020
113579.7611
48530.0074
0.04401
0.02201
113492.9420
-48099.1917
0.04787
0.02394
113163.7569
-170562.2400
0.05194
0.02597
112645.5062
-254668.6578
0.05615
0.02808
111890.7252
-358565.7868
0.06045
0.03023
110993.0115
-417541.2434
0.06478
0.03239
110039.7379
-440311.1639
0.06917
0.03459
109059.2753
-446680.0020
0.07353
0.03677
108084.2444
-447261.8362
0.07792
0.03896
107094.0405
-451117.9655
0.08232
0.04116
106034.3604
-481672.7801
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Group A
0.08674
0.04337
104947.4913
-491795.9505
0.09118
0.04559
103826.7446
-504840.8704
0.09565
0.04783
102662.0048
-521136.3914
0.10009
0.05005
101443.0367
-549084.7150
0.10464
0.05232
100124.7400
-579471.0821
0.10921
0.05461
98711.0800
-618669.5805
0.11385
0.05693
97149.9085
-672918.7749
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Appendix-3
Aluminum 6061-T6
Crosshead Extensometer
Load (lbf)
(in)
(in)
modulus of elasticity
Strain(In/In) Stress(Psi)
0
est (Psi)
523.353
16.1
0.008
0.00114
0.00057 5604.931668
9833213.453
758.824
32.1
0.016
0.00165
0.000825 8126.745559
9889466.236
962.505
48.1
0.024
0.00211
0.001055 10308.09942
9484147.221
1175.026
64.1
0.032
0.00259
0.001295 12584.12666
9483446.825
1395.762
80.1
0.04
0.00307
0.001535 14948.13374
9850029.495
1622.688
96.1
0.048
0.00358
1855.265
112.1
0.056
2093.113
128.1
2336.718
2584.062
0.00179
17378.4336
9530587.695
0.0041
0.00205 19869.25374
9580077.461
0.064
0.00463
0.002315 22416.52449
9612342.443
144.1
0.072
0.0052
0.0026 25025.45073
9154127.189
160.1
0.08
0.00574
0.00287 27674.42039
9810998.742
2836.768
176.1
0.088
0.00635
0.003175 30380.81524
8873425.727
3035.615
192.1
0.096
0.00834
0.00417 32510.39862
2140284.798
3114.045
208.1
0.104
0.01395
3164.985
224.1
0.112
3205.243
240.1
3238.329
3269.056
33350.3571
299450.4388
0.02036
0.01018 33895.90708
170218.4028
0.12
0.02669
0.013345 34327.05649
136224.1433
256.1
0.128
0.03271
0.016355 34681.39624
117720.8459
272.1
0.136
0.03834
0.01917
35010.4719
116900.7683
3296.452
288.1
0.144
0.04364
0.02182 35303.87369
110717.6573
3322.758
304.1
0.152
0.04872
0.02436 35585.60196
110916.6396
3347.335
320.1
0.16
0.05364
0.02682 35848.81322
106996.4495
3370.951
336.1
0.168
0.05843
0.029215 36101.73251
105603.0415
3392.923
352.1
0.176
0.06319
0.031595 36337.04511
98870.84312
3413.742
368.1
0.184
0.06789
0.033945 36560.00948
94878.4557
3434.625
384.1
0.192
0.0726
0.0363 36783.65927
94968.06328
3455.681
400.1
0.2
0.07731
0.038655 37009.16183
95754.80249
3475.552
416.1
0.208
0.08203
0.041015 37221.97345
90174.41317
3495.138
432.1
0.216
0.0868
0.0434 37431.73281
87949.41825
3514.092
448.1
0.224
0.09161
0.045805 37634.72367
84403.68343
Group A
0.006975
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3533.151
464.1
0.232
0.09647
0.048235 37838.83904
83998.09578
3550.233
480.1
0.24
0.10136
0.05068 38021.78142
74823.0588
3566.428
496.1
0.248
0.10634
0.05317 38195.22433
69655.78799
3582.793
512.1
0.256
0.11137
0.055685 38370.48789
69687.2978
3598.823
528.1
0.264
0.11648
0.05824 38542.16371
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EGME 306A
Appendix-4
Distribution of work:
Oscar Rosales Title page, list of units, and brought everyones work together
Christian Lugo Abstract and Theory
Michael Gooneratne - Results
Todd Yeakley Procedure and Experimental Set up
Mina Alad Al Malak Discussion and conclusion
Tony Cardenas - Sample Calculation and Error Analysis
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