UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PESHAWAR

Department Of Mechatronics Engineering

Submitted By: Ali Ebad Taj

Submitted To: Dr Farid Khan

Reg No: 22PWMCT0813

LAB REPORT #3
Lab 03: To Perform the Tensile testing of different specimen using UTM
Objectives:
a) To learn about tensile testing
b) To understand Stress-Strain curve.
c) To perform the tensile testing

Procedure:
To perform the test with UTM, the sample is placed between the two jaws and clamped
firmly to perform either tension or compression test. Once the sample is placed in its right
position, the jaws are pulled apart to apply tension on the sample. The tension is applied to the
sample until it reaches the fracture point. When the fracture occurs, due to any of the test, the
force applied to the specimen is recorded to measure strength and quality of the material.

Change the test setting:

The tester needs to change the settings on the software before starting the test. This is because
each test requires the correct settings according to the test standards. This setting also depends on
the type of test to be performed and also depends on the type of material.

Choose the correct test standards:

The tester needs to choose the correct test standards on the software before starting the test. The
test standards a set of rules or standards that are expected to be met in a particular product. The
selection of test standards is very important because to ensure that the test results meet the set
standards. The test standards also depend on the type of test to be performed and also depends on
the type of material. Examples of test standards found in the software are ISO, ASTM, EN and
others.
Install the specimen:

Position the lower and upper clamps in their proper position to accommodate the length of the
test sample. Next, place the material between the tensile clamps. First, clamp the test piece in the
upper clamp, then move the lower clamp to the proper clamping position, and finally clamp the
lower end of the test piece.

The installation of specimens is an important part of the testing process. The tester skills and the
type of grip used for the test play an important role. Specimens made of fragile or brittle
substances require the utmost care and caution during tensile tests. Mishandling of specimens
with the wrong equipment can have a negative impact on the results. It may even cost the
specimen and testing needs to be done again.

After installing the specimens, attach the extensometer to its length. While it undergoes testing,
the extensometer will be monitoring and measuring any changes in the material. After the
extensometer is placed, double-check the other equipment to make sure they are in their correct
positions.

Start the testing:

To begin the tensile stress test, slowly separate the tensile clamps at a constant speed. Depending
on the size and shape of the material. The tensile testing would often take five minutes or less for
the material to fracture.

During the test, the specimen will slowly elongate with the standardized speed. The data
gathering software will present the material’s test parameters, as well as the changes in the gage
length. It will monitor the force placed upon the specimen and display the stress-strain curve.
The stress-strain curve is helpful in analysing the specimen’s behaviour throughout the test.
The end of the experiment:

After the fracture, unlatch the specimen piece from the tensile clamps. The tester should check
the test record to ensure the results obtained are correct and accurate. In addition, the tester must
ensure that the test equipment is in good condition after the test is completed. The test area needs
in clean condition. Finally, organize your data and complete the test report.

Diameter: 12.38 mm

Guage length: 356.16 mm

Yield Point: 8.33 kN

Maximum Yield Strength: 89.88 kN

Fracture Point: 72.82 kN

Time (s) Force (kN) Stroke (mm)

3.2 8.14 0.01

3.55 7.61 0.02

4 7.46 0.03

5.6 7.43 0.06

37.8 7.53 0.6

99 9.11 1.62

302 25.40 5.00

536 65.84 12.00

746 87.48 42.02

966 88.34 69.49

In fact, in the actual test the universal testing machine testing procedure will be slightly different.
This is because due to different test materials, different test standards and the manufacturer
tensile machine is not the same.
Diameter: (at grip: 0.905 in, at gauge: 0.505 in)

Gauge length: 2 in

Force (kN) Length (mm) Del L Strain

0 50.800 0.00 0.0000

12700 50.825 0.025 0.0005

25400 50.851 0.051 0.0010

38100 50.857 0.057 0.0011

58100 50.902 0.102 0.0020

76200 50.952 0.152 0.0029

89100 51.003 0.203 0.0039

102500 51.181 0.381 0.0075

107800 51.308 0.508 0.0100

119400 51.562 0.762 0.0150

128300 51.816 1.016 0.0200

149700 52.832 2.032 0.0400

159000 53.848 3.048 0.0600

160400 54.356 3.556 0.0700

159500 54.864 4.064 0.0800

151500 55.880 5.080 0.1000

124700 56.642 7.842 0.1544