Scribd
Upload
12 views5 pages

Impact Report

Uploaded by

hbendardaf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
12 views5 pages

Impact Report

Uploaded by

hbendardaf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

LIBYAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Materials Science Laboratory


MTE271

Experiment No. ( 3 )

Experiment Name
Impact Test

Husam Ali Bendardaf


3925

Lecturer
Dr. Faraj Ibraheem Haider

FALL 2023
Abstract:

This lab report describes the Charpy impact test, an experiment used to determine the
impact resistance of materials, specifically mild steel and cast iron in this case. The
experiment involves measuring the energy absorbed by a notched specimen when
struck by a swinging pendulum.

2
Objectives:

● To determine the impact resistance of a mild steel and cast Iron specimen using
the Charpy impact test.
● To observe the fracture behavior of the specimen under impact loading.
● To compare the obtained results with standard values for mild steel.

Introduction:

The Charpy impact test is a standardized method for measuring the toughness of
materials, particularly their ability to withstand sudden, high-velocity impacts. This
information is crucial for various engineering applications, such as designing structures
that can withstand impact loads from collisions or explosions. In this experiment, a mild
steel specimen with a V-notch is used to represent a potential weak point in a larger
structure. By measuring the energy absorbed by the specimen when struck by a
pendulum, we can assess its resistance to brittle fracture under impact loading.

Equipment:

● Charpy impact testing machine


● Mild steel specimen with V-notch
● Cast Iron specimen with V-notch

Figure(1) Mild Steel sample Figure(2) Cast Iron Sample

3
Procedure:

1. Specimen preparation: A V-notch is machined into the mild steel specimen


according to the Charpy test specifications.
2. Machine setup: The Charpy impact testing machine is calibrated and adjusted to
the desired impact energy level. The support anvils are positioned to hold the
specimen securely.
3. Specimen mounting: The notched specimen is placed on the support anvils with
the notch facing the direction of the pendulum swing.
4. Impact test: The pendulum is released from a specific height, striking the
specimen at the base of the notch.
5. Data recording: The energy absorbed by the specimen during fracture is
measured and recorded by the data acquisition system.

Results:

Figure(3) Mild Steel Test results

Figure(4) Cast Iron Test results

4
Discussion:

The absorbed energy value obtained from the experiment is directly related to the
impact resistance of the mild steel specimen. Higher energy absorption indicates greater
toughness and resistance to brittle fracture. The fracture appearance can also provide
insights into the material's behavior under impact loading. Brittle fractures typically
exhibit a smooth, featureless surface, while ductile fractures show more plastic
deformation and tearing.

Conclusion:

The Charpy impact test provides valuable information about the impact resistance of
materials. By analyzing the absorbed energy and fracture appearance of the mild steel
specimen, we can gain insights into its suitability for applications involving impact
loads. By comparing the obtained results with standard values for mild steel, we can
assess the material's performance and identify potential areas for improvement.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy