Briefly discuss the following, d)  Why alignment of the specimen is is important in compression test? e)  Which is the IS code used for compression test on metals?

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Briefly discuss the following,

d)  Why alignment of the specimen is is important in compression test?

e)  Which is the IS code used for compression test on metals?

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a) Compression tests are generally performed on brittle materials-why?
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How a cast iron specimen fails under compression load?
c) Define secant modulus?

 

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