9.1 - Mechanical Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does the tensile strength test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about pulling forces applied to a material.
What is the purpose of the flexural test?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave when subjected to bending forces.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the tensile strength test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about pulling forces applied to the material.
True or False: The impact test measures how much a material can bend before it breaks.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a material is hit suddenly.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a testing protocol for a new plastic product meant for outdoor furniture, addressing each mechanical property mentioned. Consider environmental factors affecting your tests.
💡 Hint: Include how each property affects the usability of the product in outdoor conditions.
Discuss potential failures if importing plastics without thorough mechanical testing for a construction application. How might your testing impact design safety?
💡 Hint: Think about real incidents where inadequate testing led to safety hazards.
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