7.2 - Hardness Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of hardness testing?
💡 Hint: Think about why engineers need to know how hard a material is.
Name one method of hardness testing.
💡 Hint: Consider the tests we've discussed today.
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What does the Brinell hardness test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a hard object presses into a softer material.
True or False: The Vickers hardness test uses a steel ball.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to use a diamond for hardness testing.
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You have samples of aluminum and steel. Which hardness test would you choose for each and why? Provide calculations for expected hardness values.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the material properties that dictate your choice.
Design a testing plan for a new metal alloy. Include methods, expected hardness values, and implications for material selection in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for the construction applications of the alloy.
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