2.1 - Strength
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Practice Questions
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What is the ultimate tensile strength of pure aluminum?
💡 Hint: Recall the general strength range for pure metals.
What happens to the strength of aluminum when alloyed?
💡 Hint: Consider how alloying elements enhance mechanical properties.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of pure aluminum?
💡 Hint: Consider standard values for base metals.
True or False: Alloying aluminum always decreases its strength.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of alloying elements.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a structural application where aluminum would be preferred over steel despite its lower strength properties. Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Think about environments where weight and corrosion are major factors.
Calculate the minimum yield strength required for an aluminum beam supporting a load, given that the beam must not deform beyond 1% under a specific load. Assume dimensions and provide mock data.
💡 Hint: Apply known formulas for strength and stress to find out the required properties.
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