Applied Mechanics Lab MEC 424/ AHA Rev.

01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
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Program
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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)
Course
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Applied Mechanics Lab
Code
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MEC 424
Lab
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Material Strength Lab
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Lab Sheet No

: 2

Title

: Tensile Test

1.0 Introduction
Uniaxial tensile test is known as a basic and universal engineering test to achieve material parameters.
These important parameters obtained from the standard tensile testing are useful for the selection of
engineering materials for any applications required.
2.0 Objectives
Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;
Determine the tensile properties subjected to tensile loading
Identify Types of fracture surface under tensile loading
3. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values
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3.0 Apparatus
Vernier caliper, tensile test machine, rectangular specimens, extension gauge, load gauge
4.0 Experimental Procedure
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Measured the length of specimens using Vernier calliper

Measure the thickness and width of specimens
Mount the specimens to the jaw grip of tensile test machine.
Place extensometer on the vertical flat of inner jaw
Turn the load anchor is clockwise direction
Repeat step 5 for rate
Change the rate
Measure the final length

Applied Mechanics Lab MEC 424/ AHA Rev. 01-2014

5.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings
6.0 Conclusion
Conclude findings from experimental data
7.0 References
List all references that have been made during the course of findings.