This set of equipment covers the needs of students studying torsion, stress and strain, elastic constants, Young’s Modulus and more. Students use the storable work panel (included) to construct a range of experiments, which allow you to study a full course in material principles. A full 10-hour workbook is included free of charge in the Learning Centre for this kit.

Learning Objectives

• Torsion of rods
• What effect has Polar second moment of area on torque and modulus of rigidity
• What effect has torque, shape, length and material on rod deflection
• Tensile test using plastic, aluminium and mild steels
• Understand the terms stress and strain
• Introduction to Youngs modulus for different materials
• Terms elastic deformation and plastic deformation
• Terms yield strength and ductility
• Shear force tests
• Shear stress and shear strain
• What effect has second moment of area on beam deflection
• What effect has load, shape, length and material on beam deflection
• Different types of supports for beams

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