Lab 6: Torsion testLab 6: Torsion test

1. To study the linearly elastic behavior of metallic material under torsion and

to determine the shear modulus of elasticity, G, and Poisson’s Ratio, , for

metals using torsional stress-strain relationships.

2. To study the complete behavior of metallic materials under torsion and to

determine qualitatively the relationship between torsional load and angle of

twist for a full range of strains till failure.

3. To determine whether the metallic materials fail in tension, compression, or

shear when it is subjected to pure shear.

((AISI 1018 Steel, cold drawn ))

Hooke’s law for shearing stress and strainHooke’s law for shearing stress and strain

• For any homogeneous isotropic material, the

initial portion of the shearing stress-strain

diagram is a straight line.

• Values of shearing stress that do not exceed the proportional limit in shear,xy = G xy

yz = G yz

zx = G zx

= shearing stress, (psi or N/m2)

= shearing strain, (angle of radians)

G = Modulus of rigidity or shear modulus (psi or N/m2)

xy

yx

x

y

xy

xy

x

y

z

zy

yz

z

yzy

zy

Determine qualitatively the relationship between torsional load Determine qualitatively the relationship between torsional load and angle of twist for a full range of strains till failure.and angle of twist for a full range of strains till failure.

L x = x

= max = Rmax = R x ( L )

= G * = G * Hooke ’s law in shear

T

T’

dFdF

dF External T’ = Internal T

T = f( dF)

dFdA

= dF/dA

T = f ( dA)

= x (L)

max = R = ( R ) x max

G * G * = ( = (/ R) G / R) G maxmax = (= ( / R) / R) maxmax

T = f ((( / R) / R) maxmax dA)

T = ( max max / R)/ R) f dA)

T = ( max max / R) (/ R) ( J )

max = T R / R / J

Shearing strain

Experiment Assumption

max = R x ( L )

max = max / G max = T R/ R/ J

max = T r / G r / G J

R x ( / L ) = T R / G R / G J

( / L ) = T / G / G J

= T L / G L / G J to be prove

T

T = G ( J *

= G * = G *

L = angle of twist per unit length according to the test setup

= / G

; J = d4 / 32

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Determine the shear modulus of elasticity, G, and Poisson’s Ratio, Determine the shear modulus of elasticity, G, and Poisson’s Ratio,

, using torsional stress-strain relationships., using torsional stress-strain relationships.

=N/m

J = d4 / 32 ; (m4)

R = d / 2

; T (N-m)

(ue) = x 10-6 = shear strain

Ex. 5 (ue) = 5 x 10-6

G

T

max

a = T * / J

max = T * R / J

T

T’

= GG *

T * R

J

Circular shafts subjected to torsion

She

ar s

tres

s

Determine the Poisson’s Ratio, Determine the Poisson’s Ratio, , using torsional stress-strain , using torsional stress-strain relationships.relationships.

Poisson ratio (Siméon Denis Poisson (1781-1840) denoted by the ,“nu”

• The elongation produced by an axial tensile force (P) in the direction of the force (x axis) is

accompanied by a contraction in any transverse direction (y and z axis). All materials

considered will be assumed to be both homogeneous and isotropic, their mechanical

properties will be assumed independent of both position and direction.

• The strain must have the same value for any transverse direction (y and z axis),

z =y= 0 ; y = z K0 = - x / E ;x = P/A

= - (lateral strain / axial strain) = -y / x = -z / x ; x = x / E

• Relationship between E and G

= E2G

Es = 200 GPa

- 1 x

y

zP

P’

Experiment• Shear stress (T r / J )

• The Tinius Olsen torsion testing machine

• Diameter of specimen……..(19)……….mm = …19… x 10-3 m

• Measure Torque T (N-m) load cell

• Measure angle of twist per unit length (degree)

(NoteNote 360 degree = 2 rad )

• Measure Shear strain measured by Strain Gage on surface of stressed element.

Es = 200 GPa

Failure of material under torsionFailure of material under torsion

Ductile materials fail in shear when subjected to torsion. Specimens will break along a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal axis

Brittle materials generally weak in tension than in shear. When subjected to torsion a specimen tents to break along surfaces which are perpendicular to the direction in which tension is maximum.

F’F

Analysis of dataAnalysis of data

• Plot the experimented torsional shear stress and shear strain diagram

from the first phase of torsion test .

• Use a spreadsheet to plot the torsional shear stress-shear strain curve

from the computer file.

• This curve extends only up to a stress level below the proportional limit.

Determine the experimental shear modulus of elasticity from this curve

“G”.

• Then in conjunction with the Young’s modulus, or modulus of elasticity E,

from a reference value, calculate the Poisson’s ratio.

• Calculate the theoretical torque from experimental and compare to the

experimental torque results.

TT = G ( = G ( J J ) )

Torque - J

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

0.00E+00 5.00E-08 1.00E-07 1.50E-07 2.00E-07 2.50E-07

J (rad-m4)

Torq

ue (N

-m)

ExperimentExperiment

T T (N-m)(N-m)

J J radradTT

(N-m)(N-m)

TheoryTheory % Compare% Compare

ExpExp

TheoryTheory

Angle of TwistAngle of Twist

(degree)(degree) (rad)(rad)

Applied TorqueApplied Torque

TT

(N-m)(N-m)

= G * = G *

0.00

0.10

0.20

0.30

0.40

0.50

0.60

0.70

0.0000 0.0010 0.0020 0.0030 0.0040 0.0050 0.0060 0.0070 0.0080 0.0090

Shear strain ()

She

ar s

tres

s (

) N

/m2

= E

2G- 1

DiscussionDiscussion

• Plot the experimentally obtained torsional shear stress , and shear strain , curves on two graphs, one for the first phase (linearly elastic behavior) and another one for second phase (elastic and plastic behavior) of torsion tests, respectively. Use the data given to you by the instructor.

• Based on the shear modulus of elasticity G, and the Poisson’s ratio, , obtained from both tests, compare their values with the authoritative tests as given in the text book and other resources. Compare and discuss about G and value with reference.

• Describe the behavior of this material as it responds to increasing applied torque. Pay special attention to the region above the yield where linear elastic theory no longer applies.

• Sketch and describe the appearance of the failed bar, and discuss the mode of failure (ductile failure or brittle failure under torsion).

ConclusionConclusion

• Two equations are proven in this experiment. What are they?

• Is the Hooke’s law for shearing stress and strain valid?

• According to your data and analysis, What evidences do you use to

support your conclusion?

• What is the failure modes of ductile and brittle materials when they

are subjected to pure shear? Did this material fail in tension,

compression or shear? What observations bring you to that

conclusion?

TT = G ( = G ( J J ) ) = G * = G *