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Lab Objectives
- Analyse how materials behave under mechanical stress – Assess the resistance of materials to torsional loads (torsion tests), to slow deformation sustained over time (creep tests) and to sudden impacts (impact tests).
- Understand the characteristic curves of materials – Record and interpret data on angular torsion, viscoelastic creep and impact energy absorption, building an awareness of deformation and failure limits.
- Experiment with different materials – Test and compare the effect of loads on different materials: brass, steel, PVC, nylon, aluminium and polypropylene, in order to understand their technical applications.
- Develop experimental and digital skills – Use dial gauges, strain gauges, digital interfaces and acquisition software to collect meaningful data, then process and interpret the results.
Educational Aims
- Make physical and mechanical phenomena visible – Through hands-on tests and real measurements, students see the effects of slow or rapid forces on materials: progressive torsion, creep deformation over time and the response to an instantaneous impact.
- Apply strength-of-materials theory – The equipment provides a concrete link between theoretical formulae, such as pure torsion, Hooke’s law, the creep curve and kinetic energy, and practical observation.
- Encourage informed engineering design – Students gain the tools to choose suitable materials according to the expected operating conditions in mechanical, civil or industrial settings.
- Ensure safety and professionalism – Working with protected, controlled devices accustoms students to the correct use of lab equipment, promoting safe and professionally sound practices.
Conclusion
Combining the torsion testing machine, the creep testing machine and the impact pendulum gives a complete, three-dimensional view of the mechanical behaviour of materials under different conditions: slow, continuous or instantaneous. Being able to test many materials under controlled conditions trains technicians and students who appreciate the complexity of design choices. Each piece of equipment is designed not only to make learning intuitive and visual, but also to develop skills in using measuring instruments, acquiring data digitally and interpreting results from an engineering standpoint. These lab experiences strengthen the link between theory, practice and industry. This solution includes technology that supports inclusion and equal opportunities through innovative teaching methods. It is designed to promote active, collaborative learning.
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