7.3 - Impact Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Impact Test?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need strong materials in construction.
Name one method for conducting an Impact Test.
💡 Hint: One test involves using a swinging pendulum.
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What is the primary aim of the Impact Test?
💡 Hint: Remember it measures energy absorption.
True or False: The Izod Test always uses the same sample as the Charpy Test.
💡 Hint: Think about how each specimen is setup.
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Evaluate how the ductile-to-brittle transition influences material selection in cold climates. Discuss two potential construction materials and their behavior at low temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider how the environment changes material performance.
Analyze the significance of conducting both Charpy and Izod tests on a new aluminum alloy developed for spacecraft. Discuss how this impacts safety and performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences if an unexpected failure occurred in space.
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