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2.torsion Test On Mild Steel Rod

The document outlines a procedure for conducting a torsion test on a mild steel rod to determine its modulus of rigidity. It includes the necessary apparatus, formulas, and a step-by-step procedure for measuring torque and angle of twist. The results will provide the modulus of rigidity in N/mm² based on the collected data.

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2.torsion Test On Mild Steel Rod

The document outlines a procedure for conducting a torsion test on a mild steel rod to determine its modulus of rigidity. It includes the necessary apparatus, formulas, and a step-by-step procedure for measuring torque and angle of twist. The results will provide the modulus of rigidity in N/mm² based on the collected data.

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EX.

NO: 2
DATE:
TORSION TEST ON MILD STEEL ROD

Aim:
To determine, the modulus of rigidity of the specimen

Apparatus Required:
1. Torsion testing machine,
2. Vernier caliper,
3. Mild steel specimen

Formula used:

Torsion equation,
T/J =Fs/R = Gθ/L
G = (T/θ)*I/J
Principle:

The specimen is of cylindrical steel with grooves on either side. An angel of twist of 1˚
is applied to the specimen and from the torque applied; the modulus of rigidity can be
calculated. The formula used is,T/J =Fs/R = Gθ/I,

Where,
L is the length of the specimen
R is the radius of the specimen
T is the torque applied
Fs is the shear stress at circumference
θ is the angle of twist in radians
G is the modulus of rigidity
J is the polar moment of inertia
J = πd4/32 for a circular section

Procedure:
1. The diameter of the given specimen is measured.
2. The gauge lengths of the specimen between the two notches are measure accurately
by means of a scale.
3. The specimens are fixed carefully and help firmly by means of the grips of the
machine. Having fixed the specimen, balance the load indicating unit and the adjusting
Counter weight.
4. This indicates that there is no initial torque in the specimen. Torque is applied by
rotating the hand wheel in the clockwise direction.
5. The reading are read in degrees on a graduated scale is divided into equal parts. For
an angle of twist of 1o the torque is measured in kgf-cm from the main scale.
6. The experiment is repeated for different angle of twist and corresponding torque are
measure.
7. A graph is plotted with angle of twist in degree and torque in kg – cm along Y-axis.
8. Twisting moment and angle of twist are taken from the graph and the modulus of
rigidity of the given specimen corresponding to the value is found out.

Tabulation:

Diameter of specimen (d and D1) L.C. =

Sl.No. MSR VSC VSC*LC=VSR D=MSR+VSCxL.C MEAN

Average =

S.NO ANGLE OF TWIST TORQUE TORQUE


(θ) Kgf-cm N-cm N-m
Calculation:

Torsion equation, T/J = Gθ/L

G = T*L/θ* J

Result:

The Modulus of rigidity of the specimen = ----------------N/mm2.

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