12 - Testing and Evaluation of Aluminum
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Practice Questions
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What does tensile testing evaluate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you pull on a material.
What is the main purpose of hardness testing?
💡 Hint: Consider how resistant a metal is to scratches.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of tensile testing?
💡 Hint: Think about how tension affects materials.
True or False: The salt spray test is used to evaluate the hardness of aluminum.
💡 Hint: Consider what property the salt spray test is actually assessing.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a new aluminum product for a cold climate. Outline a testing plan focusing on impact resistance and explain your rationale.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of cold on materials.
Analyzing a failure incident in an aluminum structure, you discovered fatigue was a key factor. Discuss the testing method and how you would gather data on cyclical loads.
💡 Hint: Think about how repeated stress affects structures.
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