Applied Mechanics Lab – MEC 424/ AHA Rev.

01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
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Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Material Strength Lab
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Lab Sheet No : 3

Title : Torsion Test

1.0 Introduction

In many areas of engineering applications, materials are sometimes subjected to torsion in services, for
example, drive shafts, axles and twisted drills. Moreover, structural applications such as bridges,
springs, car bodies, airplane fuselages and boat hulls are randomly subjected to torsion. The materials
used in this case should require not only adequate strength but also be able to withstand torque in
operation

Figure 1: Torsion test

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the torsion properties subjected to pure torque loading

2. Identify Types of fracture surface under pure torque
3. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values

3.0 Apparatus

Torsion test machine, torque meter, vernier caliper

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4.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings.

5.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

6.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.