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CE 212: Structural Mechanics and Materials Sessional

Experiment No: - 2
Impact Test of Metal Specimens

Objectives of the Test:

Test Standard and Specification:


ASTM E 23

Apparatus Used:

Test Specimen:
i Mild steel & ii. Cast iron

Experimental Setup:
Samples are tested for following three setups:
i.Charpy simple beam
ii.Izod cantilever beam &
iii.Charpy tension rod
CE 212: Structural Mechanics and Materials Sessional

Procedure: i) Measure the lateral dimensions of the specimen at a full section and at the
notch.
ii) Set the pointer to read minimum on the graduated disc and note down the initial error as
explained in (iii).
iii) Set the hammer block in the position `A' and the pointer along with the carrier, in the
position `a' (see figure below) and then release it. When the hammer block stops swinging,
the pointer should be in position `b', if not read the initial error bb'=i (this is to be used for
high scale).
A
(0)

b'
240
(100) a 0
b

Impact Testing Machine

iv) In the same way as described in `iii' determine the initial error for the low scale.
v) Place and position the sample appropriately in the vise.
vi) Raise the pendulum and fix it in proper position. Release the pendulum and record
the energy absorbed.
vii) The corrected energy absorbed by the specimen is then found taking into consideration
of the initial error determined earlier. Note the condition of the failed specimen (whether
broken or not).
viii) Repeat steps (v) to (vii) for each of the specimen supplied.

Experiment Data Table


Experiment No.-2: Impact Test of Metal Specimens

Material
Specimen X-section demension, Notch Depth, X-section
of the
setup (inch) (inch) Area (inch2)
specimen
Charpy simple Mild Steel

beam Cast Iron

Izod cantilever Mild Steel

beam Cast Iron

Charpy tension Mild Steel

rod Cast Iron


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Experiment Data Table


Experiment No.-2: Impact Test of Metal Specimens

Material Scale Initial Energy Corrected energy,


Specimen X-section Remarks
of the Used Error, i Absorbed, E (E – i)
setup Area (inch2)
specimen (ft-lb) (ft-lb) (ft-ib) (ft-lb)
Charpy
Mild Steel
simple
beam
Cast Iron

Izod
Mild Steel
cantilever
beam
Cast Iron

Charpy
Mild Steel
tension
rod
Cast Iron

Fill in the following (with appropriate unit):

1. Charpy simple beam (mild steel) = ______________________; ii) Charpy simple beam (cast iron) = _____________________
2. Izod cantilever beam (mild steel) =______________________; iv) Izod cantilever beam (cast iron) = _____________________
3. Charpy tension rod (mild steel) = ______________________; vi) Charpy tension rod (cast iron) = _____________________

Student Name: ________________


Student Number: ________________
Signature of Class Teachers Section & Group: ________________
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Sample Calculations:
CE 212: Structural Mechanics and Materials Sessional

Discussion on Procedure & Obtained Results:

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