3. A standard tension test is used to determine the properties of an experimental plastic. The test specimen is a 5/8 inch diameter rod and it is subjected to an 800 lb tensile force. If an elongation of 0.5” and a decrease in diameter of 0.03" are observed in a 5” gage length, determine: a) the Modulus of Elasticity, E b) Poisson's Ratio, v (Ans, E=26.1 ksi, v= 0.48) in. diameter 5.0 in. P'

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3. A standard tension test is used to determine the properties of an experimental plastic.
The test specimen is a 5/8 inch diameter rod and it is subjected to an 800 lb tensile
force. If an elongation of 0.5” and a decrease in diameter of 0.03"
are observed in a 5” gage length, determine:
a) the Modulus of Elasticity, E
b) Poisson's Ratio, v
(Ans, E=26.1 ksi, v= 0.48)
in. diameter
5.0 in.
P'
Transcribed Image Text:3. A standard tension test is used to determine the properties of an experimental plastic. The test specimen is a 5/8 inch diameter rod and it is subjected to an 800 lb tensile force. If an elongation of 0.5” and a decrease in diameter of 0.03" are observed in a 5” gage length, determine: a) the Modulus of Elasticity, E b) Poisson's Ratio, v (Ans, E=26.1 ksi, v= 0.48) in. diameter 5.0 in. P'
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