Philadelphia University

Faculty Engineering & Technology

Mechanical Engineering Department

Strength of Materials Lab.

Experiment Title :

Student Name :

Date :

Supervisor Name:
1- Abstract

(An abstract is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a

larger work. Components vary according to discipline. An abstract of a social
science or scientific work may contain the scope, purpose, results, and contents of
the work.)
2- Introduction

(Begin with background knowledge-What was known before the lab? What is the

lab about? Include any preliminary/pre-lab questions. Also, include the purpose of

the lab at the end of the introduction. Be clear & concise)

3- Materials and Equipment

(Can usually be a simple list, but make sure it is accurate and complete.)

4- Procedure

(Describe what was performed during the lab Using clear paragraph structure,

explain all steps in the order they actually happened, If procedure is taken directly

from the lab handout, say so! Do NOT rewrite the procedure!)

5- Collected Data

(Label clearly what was measured or observed throughout the lab Include all data

tables and/or observation)

6- Calculations

(Show work, include units, and clearly label your results)

7-  Results 

(Are usually dominated by calculations, tables and figures; however, you still

need to state all significant results explicitly in verbal form.)

8- Discussion and Analysis

(Answer any post-lab questions with complete thoughts. Assume the reader does

not know anything about this topic.)

9- Conclusions

(Refer to the purpose- What was accomplished? Analyze your data, report your

findings and include possible sources of error. How does this relate to topics outside

of the classroom?)

10- References

Include an alphabetical list of all references used throughout the experiment and/or

for writing the lab report. Include your textbook , lab manual, internet, etc.

DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS!

(This includes: me, my, I, our, us, they, her, she, he, them, etc.)

THIS LAB REPORT MUST BE TYPED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT