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1 Torsion Test
1 Torsion Test
1 Torsion Test
3''
paralel
0.445''
5-5/8''
Standard torsion specimen for use with the torsion testing machine and torsiometer
OBJECT:
To carry out a torsion test to destruction in order to determine the following for a specimen.
APPARATUS:
Tecquipment Torsion Testing Machine and Torsiometer ,steel rule and micrometer.
THEORY:
From the general torsion theory for a circular specimen.
T G ×θ τ
= = ......................................................eqn [1]
J L r
Where,
N lbf
G = Modulus of rigidity …………………………………. or
mm 2
in 2
N lbf
τ = Shear stress at radius ‘r’…………………………… or
mm 2
in 2
r= radius…………………………………………………. mm or in
If the Torsimeter is to be used the fixing procedure should be carried out as prescribed.
NOTE: In some tests it may be found unnecessary to use the Torsiometer after the elastic
limithas been reached. The Torsiometer, if this is the case, can be removed from the specimen
and readings of twist taken direct from the machine scales. To remove the Torsiometer unclamp
the two cap screws securing it to the specimen and slip each end clamp of the Torsiometer off
the specimen. The end clamps have been slotted for this purpose. It is not possible to remove the
centre cylindrical spacer of the Torsimeter as this would involve disturbing the end fixing of the
specimen ,i.e. releasing it from the chuck, and this SHOULD NOT BE DONE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES DURING TEST.
RESULTS:
Initial diameter of specimen………………………..
Final diameter of specimen…………………………
Gauge length of specimen………………………….
Initial overall length of specimen………………….
Final overall length of specimen…………………..
1) Allow the spring balance to hang free of the torque arm and zero the balance by adjusting
the small knurled screw at the top right hand of the balance.
2) Slide balance along the supporting framework until the two engraved lines,one on the
horizontal cross member of the frame and the other on the balance assembly block which is
sliding along this member, coincide.
3) Slid the hook of the balance under the knife edge on the torque arm with the hook hanging
free at its lowest position.
4) Clamp the specimen in to the jaws of the Torsion Machine and fit the Torsiometer on to the
specimen a full account of this is found earlier in the bulletin under the mean heading “Use
and Operation of the Torsiometer”.
It is essential when using the Torsion Machine to make sure that the whole length of the
hexagonal ends of the specimnenare contained fully within the chuck jaws. Also when the
straining head, specimen and Torsiometer are pushed along the bed so that the end of the
specimen enters the headstock chuck, enter the specimen in to the chuck until the light
compression spring behind the headstock chuck just beings to compress.
5) when the specimen has been firmly fixed in position clamp the straining head to the bed.
6) Turn the handle on the straining head until the torque arm is in the horizontal as shown by
the spirit level.
7) Turn the spring balance hand wheel to raise the balance until the hook on the balance is just
contacting the knife edge on the torque arm. This will be seen by movement of the spirit
level bubble.
Care should be exercised to carry out this operation so that the torque arm and spring
balance are ‘zeroed’
Both balance hand wheel and straining head handwheel may have to be adjusted together to
obtain this condition.
8) Zero the fine and course angular displacement dials on the input and output shafts of the
straining head. A knurled nut is provided behind each dial to lock the dial in position.
9) Zero the revolution counter-by turning clockwise .
10) Adjusting the arm on the Torsiometer so that it just contacts the dial gauge plunger. A
knurled nut is provided for this purpose and a full description is found under the main
heading “Use and Operation of Torsiometer” earlier in this bulletin.
11) Zero the dial gauge indicator by rotating the dial.
12) The apparatus is now ready for use and the test specimen can be loaded,in the desired
increments, by turning the handle on the straining head until the specimen has been rotated
the requisite number of degrees as shown on the fine angular displacement on the machine.
13) When testing the more elastic materials the Torsiometer dial needs to be reset periodically
to zero due to the limitation on the plunger travel. See “use and Operation of the Torsiometer”.
Once again the content of the report will depend largerly on the type of test carried out and the
detailed investigation required, but for a test similar to that described above the following
suggestion are offered:
a) Plot a graph of applied Torque ‘T’ against angle of twist ϑ as a base for the elastic region.
Use the slope of this graph to determine the value of the modulus of rigidity. Also from
this graph determine the torque, and then calculate the shear stress at the limit of
proportionality.
b) Plot a graph of applied torque against angle of twist of the specimen as a base, for the
complete test to destruction.
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
1. State and comment upon the values obtained from the test .
2. Comment upon the overall result obtained from the test.
3. Comment upon the apparatus an procedure.
4. Discuss the errors involved in determining the modules rigidity using the angle of twist from
the machine dial, and compare the result obtained with the value found by using the
Torsiometer.