LESSON 10.1

• Universal Testing Machine is named as such because it is a great multi-purpose instrument that can perform many different varieties of tests on an equally diverse range of materials, components, and structures.
• The main function of UTM is to test the mechanical properties of materials.
• Tensile Test - measures how strong it is (tensile strength) how stretchy it is (elongation), and how stiff it is (tensile modulus).
• Tensile Test - measures how strong it is (tensile strength) how stretchy it is (elongation), and how stiff it is (tensile modulus).
• Compression Test - The exact opposite of a tensile test.
• Compression Test - where you compress an object until a certain load or distance has been reached or the product breaks.
• Adhesion Tests (Peel test) - Similar to a tensile test.
• Adhesion Tests (Peel test) - you pull apart two materials that have been bonded together.
• Bending Test - a compression test where you support a length of material by spanning it across two supports on each end.
• SAMPLES THAT CAN BE TESTED IN UTM

  ROPE

  STEEL ROPE

  WINCHES

  STEEL WIRE

  ELECTRICAL WIRE

  WEBBING

  SPRING

  SLING

  CABLE

  NYLON ROPE

  LINKS

  CHAIN

  STEEL CHAIN