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    This experiment analyzes the torsional behavior of circular bars by determining the modulus of rigidity. Students will apply varying torques to steel and brass bars to measure the angular displacement. They will record these measurements and use the recorded data to calculate the torque, angular displacement, TL, and Jθ values. Graphing TL vs Jθ will allow students to determine the modulus of rigidity for each material by calculating the slope and comparing it to known values.

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    This experiment analyzes the torsional behavior of circular bars by determining the modulus of rigidity. Students will apply varying torques to steel and brass bars to measure the angular displacement. They will record these measurements and use the recorded data to calculate the torque, angular displacement, TL, and Jθ values. Graphing TL vs Jθ will allow students to determine the modulus of rigidity for each material by calculating the slope and comparing it to known values.

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    Torsion of Circular Shaft

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    This experiment analyzes the torsional behavior of circular bars by determining the modulus of rigidity. Students will apply varying torques to steel and brass bars to measure the angular displacement. They will record these measurements and use the recorded data to calculate the torque, angular displacement, TL, and Jθ values. Graphing TL vs Jθ will allow students to determine the modulus of rigidity for each material by calculating the slope and comparing it to known values.

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    This experiment analyzes the torsional behavior of circular bars by determining the modulus of rigidity. Students will apply varying torques to steel and brass bars to measure the angular displacement. They will record these measurements and use the recorded data to calculate the torque, angular displacement, TL, and Jθ values. Graphing TL vs Jθ will allow students to determine the modulus of rigidity for each material by calculating the slope and comparing it to known values.

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    ME3 Mechanics Practicals

    Torsion in Circular Bars


    Objective
    The objective if this experiment is to
    analyze the behavior of a circular
    shaft in torsion.
    Individual tasks include:
    • Determination of the
    modulus of rigidity for a
    variety of materials.
    • Confirm proportionality of
    torque/twist relationship.

    Theory
    For a shaft in torsion the relation ship, the torque, stress induced and the
    angle is twist, and the dimensional characteristics is given by the following
    equation.
    T τ Gθ
    = =
    J r L
    Given torque and twist data the modulus of rigidity would be determined by:
    TL
    G=
    Jθ
    Therefore in the case where a range of torque and angular data is obtained in
    an experiment is would then be necessary to plot TL vs. J θ in order to find
    G from the slope of the graph. N.B. In torsion problem angles are in radians.

    Description
    The apparatus is configured so that
    1. On the left hand a mechanism is provided to allow the user to apply a
    specified angular rotation to that end. (A protractor is provided to
    enable reading of the angle.)
    2. The left hand end is fitter with a lever arm attached to a force readout?
    The lever-arm has a length of 50mm therefore the T = 0.05F. This
    enables to torque induced to be determined.

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    ME3 Mechanics Practicals

    Instructions
    1. Measure and take note the diameter of steel bar.
    2. Fit the steel bar from the left.
    3. Measure and take note the free length.
    4. Unscrew the angle mechanism to its ‘below zero’ limit.
    5. Tighten both chucks.
    6. Next adjust angle mechanism to zero degrees.
    7. Zero the force gauge.

    8. Adjust the angle until the force readout reads 1 Newton. Note the angle.
    9. Repeat this process in increments of 1 Newton up to a maximum of 5 N,
    noting the angle each time.
    10. Calculate torque and insert in torque column.

    11. Repeat the process for the brass bar.

    12. For both materials: Graph Angular displacement vs. torque


    a. Comment on the relationship between torque and angular
    displacement.

    13. For both materials: Graph TL and J θ .


    a. Create a new table of quantities TL and J θ .
    b. Graph TL and J θ and determine the modulus of rigidity for both
    materials (by determining the slope of the graph).
    c. Compare the values obtained with typical known values.

    Deliverables
    The deliverable for this assignment will be as follows.
    • Statement of objective
    • Measure results, calculated results, graphs.
    • Comparison of data / Conclusions.

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    ME3 Mechanics Practicals

    Experiment 1: Torsional deflection of a Solid Rod


    Measured result for Steel Rod

    Free Length = ________________ Diameter = ___________________

    Force, F Torque T Angular disp


    (N) (Nm) (deg)
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    Measured Results for Brass Rod

    Free Length = ________________ Diameter = ___________________

    Force, F Torque T Angular disp


    (N) (Nm) (deg)
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    Calculated Results for Steel Rod (can be completed in Excel)

    Torque T Angular disp TL Jθ


    (Nm) (rads)

    Calculated Results for Brass Rod

    Torque T Angular disp TL Jθ


    (Nm) (rads)

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