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Q2: An unconfined tensile test was performed on a cylindrical specimen of andesite with a diameter of 50 mm, and the results are given in the below Table. Load (KN) Load (KN [oo [oo Tio] 0.063 0.013 TTR 0.075 [46 | 0.025 0.088 [68 | 0.038 [ms 1 or] [ss [oes [mo] 0.105 Plot the stress-strain diagram and determine the following mechanical properties: (a) proportional limits (b) yield point Hint (c) ultimate strength MPa=— ‘mm? (d)modaulus of elasticity (e) rupture strength. 5|Page

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Uploaded ImageQ2: An unconfined tensile test was performed on a cylindrical specimen of andesite with a diameter of 50 mm, and the results are given in the below Table. Load (KN) Load (KN [oo [oo Tio] 0.063 0.013 TTR 0.075 [46 | 0.025 0.088 [68 | 0.038 [ms 1 or] [ss [oes [mo] 0.105 Plot the stress-strain diagram and determine the following mechanical properties: (a) proportional limits (b) yield point Hint (c) ultimate strength MPa=— ‘mm? (d)modaulus of elasticity (e) rupture strength. 5|Page

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Here's a concise analysis and solution approach for the given problem: --- # Tensile Test Data Analysis ## Data Summary | Load (KN) | Strain | Load (KN) | Strain | |------------|------------|------------|---------| | | | 100 | .063 | | 26 | .013 | 111 | .075 | | 46 | .025 | 116 | .088 | | 68 | .038 | 118 | .1 | | 85 | .05 | 110 | .105 | --- ## Mechanical Properties ### (a) Proportional Limits - Typically identified where the stress-strain relationship deviates from linear. - Approximate proportional limit near the initial linear region (around load = 46 KN, strain = .025). ### (b) Yield Point - The point where material begins to deform plastically. - Often identified visually or by the .2% offset method. ### (c) Ultimate Strength - Maximum stress during the test. - Stress = Load / Cross-sectional area. ### (d) Modulus of Elasticity - Slope of the linear elastic region. - \( E = \frac{\Delta \text{Stress}}{\Delta \text{Strain}} \) ### (e) Rupture Strength - The stress corresponding to failure (load at fracture). --- ## Calculations ### Cross-sectional area \(A\): \[ A = \frac{\pi}{4} \times d^2 = \frac{\pi}{4} \times (50\, \text{mm})^2 \approx 1963.5\, \text{mm}^2 \] ### Convert loads to stresses: \[ \sigma = \frac{\text{Load (N)}}{A} \] ### Example: - At 46 KN: \[ \sigma = \frac{46000\, \text{N}}{1963.5\, \text{mm}^2} \approx 23.4\, \text{MPa} \] (Repeat for other points to plot the stress-strain diagram). --- ## Summary: - Plot the stress vs. strain curve. - Identify the proportional limit where the curve ceases to be linear. - Determine the yield point, often using the .2% offset method. - Find the maximum stress for ultimate strength. - Calculate the modulus of elasticity from the initial linear portion. - The rupture strength is the stress at failure load. --- Would you like detailed step-by-step calculations for each property?

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