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Torsional Testing Machine: Group Members
Torsional Testing Machine: Group Members
GROUP MEMBERS
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Mr.Gohar
Torsion test:
A torsion test can be conducted on most materials to determine the torsional properties of the material.
These properties include but are not limited to:
Torsion tests twist a material or test component to a specified degree, with a specified force, or until the
material fails in torsion. The twisting force of a torsion test is applied to the test sample by anchoring one
end so that it cannot move or rotate and applying a moment to the other end so that the sample is rotate
about it axis. The rotating moment may also be applied to both ends of the sample but the ends must be
rotated in opposite directions. The forces and mechanics found in this test are similar to those found in a
piece of that has on end held in a hand and the other end twisted by the other.
Types of torsional tests:
Torsion tests can be performed by applying only a rotational motion or by applying both axial (tension or
compression) and torsional forces. Types of torsion testing vary from product to product but can usually
be classified as failure, proof, or product operation testing.
Torsion only:
Applying only torsional loads to the
test specimen.
Axial testing:
Applying both axial (tension or
compression) and torsional forces to the
test specimen.
Proof testing:
Applying a torsional load and holding
this torque load for a fixed amount of
time.
Students are required to understand the principles of torsion testing, practice their testing skills
and interpreting the experimental results of the provided materials when failed under torsion.
To determine the maximum shearing stress, shear stress at proportional limit, shear modulus or
modulus of rigidity and relationships between torque and degree of rotation of the tested
materials.
Students are able to differentiate the ability of materials such as cast iron and brass to withstand
torque prior to torsion failure. Analysis and interpretation of the test parameters obtained should
be carried out in relation to the failure nature of each material.
Students are capable of selecting materials for engineering applications associated with torsion.
Methodology:
Materials and equipment:
Test specimens
Micrometer or Vernier caliper
Permanent pen
Torsion testing machine
Experimental Procedure
Measure initial diameter, initial length and initial gauge length of the specimen. Record these
parameters on the table provided.
Draw a line using a permanent pen along the length of the test specimen. This line will help to
notice the degree of rotation during applying the twisting moment.
Calibrate the testing equipment.
Grip the test specimen on to the torsion testing machine using hexagonal sockets and make sure
the specimens are firmly mounted. Fit both ends of the specimen to input and torque shafts and
set reading on the torque meter to zero.
Start twisting the specimen at strain increment of 0.5 until failure occurs. Record the
received data rotation in the table provided for the construction of torque and degree
relationship
Construct the relationship between shear stress and shear strain. Determine maximum shear
stress, shear stress at proportional limit and modulus of rigidity.
Sketch fracture surfaces of failed specimens and described their natures in the table provided.
Discuss and conclude the obtained experimental results.
Working plan:
Task Name Week #6 Week #12 Week#13 Week #14 Week #15
Proposal
submission.
Collecting
samples
Applying
torsional stress
and collecting
information
Submission of
research
proposal
Presentation