12.3 - Impact Testing
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Practice Questions
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What is impact testing used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when materials are hit or stressed.
What is the Charpy impact test?
💡 Hint: Consider how we create a weak point in the test sample.
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What is the main purpose of impact testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when materials are stressed.
True or False: The Charpy impact test involves striking a notched sample with a hammer.
💡 Hint: Visualize the testing process.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the energy absorption of an aluminum sample that sustains a 30 Joules impact without fracturing. How does this relate to its application?
💡 Hint: Consider how energy absorption is crucial in safety-critical applications.
Discuss the consequence if a material undergoes impact testing at room temperature instead of sub-zero temperatures. What implications does this have for its application in cold climates?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperatures affect material properties.
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