Chapter 5, Problem 13CP

Using the four-point bending tool, detail the influence of both applied load and notch size on the transverse strain. Cover the following points in your answer. a. A detailed description of the methodology you have used to create a set of results suitable to answer this question. Include details on the placement of line scans, the loads used, etc. (there is no need to describe the process of extracting the data from the interactive or the fundamental principles behind DIC). (5 marks) b. A description of the results you have found, including a written description, images, and both vertical and horizontal line scans from the four-point bending tool. Include a minimum of three loads and three notch sizes in your results. (20 marks) c. The conclusions you can make regarding the influence of load and notch size on the strain experienced by the beam based on the data you collect. (5 marks) To achieve full marks, you will need to include the following in your work: • properly labelled graphs…

Using the four-point bending tool, discuss how measurements of transverse strain using DIC and compare with those from the strain gauge attached at the centre top of the specimen. In your answer, include the following: a. A short explanation of how each of the strain measurement techniques works. (4 marks) b. A description of the methodology you have used to make the data that you discussed from each technique as comparable as possible. (6 marks) c. A set of figures (images, graphs and/or tables as necessary) with appropriate captions demonstrating the comparability of data extracted from the two strain measurement methods. This should include at least three different applied loads. (10 marks) d. A brief description of the findings. (5 marks)

An undamped single-degree-of-freedom system consists of a spring with stiffness k = 10 kip/in and a mass weighing W = 10 kips. The system is at rest and it is suddenly subjected to a half-cycle sine pulse force. The pulse force has an amplitude po = 1 kips and time duration td = 0.1 seconds. Calculate the maximum restoring force in the spring due to the pulse force.