<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This contribution is focused on determining the material properties (Young modulus and shear modulus) of the testing samples. The theoretical basis for determining material properties are the knowledge of linear elasticity and strength. The starting points are dependencies among the modulus of elasticity, shear modulus, normal stress and relative strain. The relative strains of the testing samples were obtained by measuring predefined load conditions using a strain-gauge bridge and the universal measurement system Quantum X MX 840. The integration of these tasks into the teaching process enhances practical and intellectual skills of students at secondary level technical universities.</p></abstract>

This contribution is focused on determining the material properties (Young modulus and shear modulus) of the testing samples. The theoretical basis for determining material properties are the knowledge of linear elasticity and strength. The starting points are dependencies among the modulus of elasticity, shear modulus, normal stress and relative strain. The relative strains of the testing samples were obtained by measuring predefined load conditions using a strain-gauge bridge and the universal measurement system Quantum X MX 840. The integration of these tasks into the teaching process enhances practical and intellectual skills of students at secondary level technical universities.

Determination of Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Modulus by the Measurement of Relative Strains

Institute of Applied Informatics, Automation and Mechatronics, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Ulica Jána Bottu 2781/25, 917 24 Trnava, Slovak Republic

Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

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This contribution is focused on determining the material properties (Young modulus and shear modulus) of the testing samples. The theoretical basis for...

Determination of Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Modulus by the Measurement of Relative Strains

Published Online: Apr 04, 2017

Page range: 85 - 92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rput-2016-0021

Keywords
Young modulus, shear modulus, torsion, simple bending, stress in the cross-section, relative strain

© 2016 Eva Labašová, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Determination of Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Modulus by the Measurement of Relative Strains

Published Online: Apr 04, 2017

Page range: 85 - 92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rput-2016-0021

KeywordsYoung modulus, shear modulus, torsion, simple bending, stress in the cross-section, relative strain

© 2016 Eva Labašová, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Young modulus, shear modulus, torsion, simple bending, stress in the cross-section, relative strain