MEE 324 Lab 2

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Lab 2: Material Characterization Fabian Ameen Lab Number: Thursday 10:30 - 11:35 AM Date of Experiment: 2/8/2024 Due Date: 2/23/2024 Abstract:
This lab experiment focused on conducting bending tests on 7075 Aluminum beams in cantilever configurations equipped with strain gauges. The objective was to obtain load-strain data for beams of uniform and variable cross-sections, analyze the effects of variable geometry on stress, strain, and curvature, and compare experimental results with theoretical expectations. Load-strain data was collected for beams with strain gauges mounted at various positions, ensuring elastic behavior. For the sample with constant cross-section, axial and transverse strains were measured, while for variable cross-section beam, strain measurements focused on the upper fibers to calculate stress and curvature. The experiment utilized a specially designed rig for load measurement. Through this experiment, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio were determined for uniform cross-section beams, and the validity of beam theory regarding variable cross-sections was tested. Data Analysis: A) Shear force and Bending moment diagram of load 4 Shear Force 3.565 N R y x3 x2 x1 P = 3.565 N Bending Moment x3 x2 x1 P -0.94116 N-m P = I E y max x gauge ε axial (3) B) After plotting the data of microstrain 1 vs the load (Figure 1) a linear regression can be performed, the slope of which (44906) is equal to the I E y max x gauge term from equation 3 that was provided in the lab handout (shown
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