CHARPY IMPACT TEST

Experiment No.: Date: __________

Objective:

To conduct the Charpy notched-bar impact test and find the impact strength of mild steel.

Apparatus:

i) Impact Testing machine

Procedure:

1) Use a standard test specimen of overall length of 55 mm and 10 mm square with a central
U-notch 5 mm deep for the test.
2) Securely fix the Charpy striker to the striking hammer. Firmly clamp the latching tube to
the column, for the Charpy test.
3) Let the pendulum hammer hang freely vertically, at rest. At rest position, adjust the
pointer to read 300J on the dial.
4) Lift the hammer by hands and latch it to the latching tube. Place the safety hook in
position to prevent unintended release of the hammer.
5) Place the test specimen on the specimen support such that the notch is centered between
the end stops and is opposite to the direction of the hammer.
6) Remove the safety hook and release the hammer by operating the latch lever.
7) Allow the hammer to strike the specimen and swing to the other side.
8) After the hammer has reached the top most height on the other side carrying the indicator
and is in the process of swinging back, apply the brake and bring the pendulum to rest.
9) Note the impact energy ‘K’ from the dial.
10) Calculate the impact strength using the relation, I = K / A
Where, I = Impact strength, KJ / m2, K = Impact energy absorbed in Joules and
A = Area of cross-section of the specimen below the notch, m2.

Observations:
1. Type of the impact test conducted :
2. Material of the specimen :
3. Cross-sectional area of the specimen under the notch: mm 2
4. Impact energy, K : J

Calculation:
The impact strength of the specimen
I=K/A

Conclusion:
The impact strength of the mild steel specimen by the Charpy Impact Test is found to be:

____________KJ/m2

Sketches:

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 Dimension of standard specimen for Charpy Test

Dimension of standard specimen for Charpy Test

Position of specimen for Charpy Test Position of specimen for Izod Test

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 IZOD IMPACT TEST

Experiment No.: Date: __________

Objective:
To conduct the Izod notched-bar impact test and find the impact strength of mild steel.

Apparatus:
i) Impact Testing machine ii) Scale, Vernier calipers

Theory:
An impact test signifies toughness of material, i.e. the ability of material to absorb energy
during plastic deformation. Static tension tests of un-notched specimens do not always reveal
the susceptibility of a metal to brittle fracture. This important factor is determined by impact
test. Toughness takes into account both the strength and ductility of the material. Several
engineering materials have to withstand impact or suddenly applied loads while in service. Of
all types of impact tests, the notched bar tests are most extensively used to measure the
energy necessary to fracture a standard notched bar. The notch acts as a stress raiser. The
test measures the notch toughness of material under shock loading. Values obtained from
these tests provide a good way of comparing toughness of various materials. This test is also
used to assess the ductile-brittle transition temperature of the material, by conducting the test
with the specimen held at various temperatures.

Procedure:
1) Use a standard test specimen of overall length of 75 mm and 10 mm square with a V-
notch 2 mm deep at a distance of 28 mm from one end for the test.
2) Securely fix the Izod striker to the striking hammer. Firmly clamp the latching tube to the
column, for the Izod test.
3) Let the pendulum hammer hang freely vertically, at rest. At rest position, adjust the
pointer to read 164J on the dial.
4) Lift the hammer by hands and latch it to the latching tube. Place the safety hook in
position to prevent unintended release of the hammer.
5) Grip the test specimen vertically, firmly, in the specimen support such that the notch is in
the plane of the upper faces of the grip and is in the direction of the hammer.
6) Remove the safety hook and release the hammer by operating the latch lever.
7) Allow the hammer to strike the specimen and swing to the other side.
8) After the hammer has reached the top most height on the other side carrying the indicator
and is in the process of swinging back, apply the brake and bring the pendulum to rest.
9) Note the impact energy ‘K’ from the dial.
10) Calculate the impact strength using the relation, I = K / A
Where, I = Impact strength, KJ / m2, K = Impact energy absorbed in Joules and
A = Area of cross-section of the specimen below the notch, m2.

Observations:
1. Type of the impact test conducted :
2. Material of the specimen :
3. Cross-sectional area of the specimen under the notch: mm 2
4. Impact energy, K : J

Calculation:
The impact strength of the specimen, I = K / A

Conclusion:
The impact strength of the mild steel specimen by the Izod Impact Test is found to be:

____________KJ/m2

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