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Lab Objectives
- Analyse the mechanical properties of materials o Study the behaviour of different materials subjected to tensile, compression, bending, torsion, shear, cupping and hardness tests.
- Understand the fundamental concepts of solid mechanics o Interpret load/deformation and load/extension graphs to identify the modulus of elasticity, the elastic limit and the breaking point.
- Carry out accurate measurements and instrument-based data acquisition o Develop practical skills in using digital measuring instruments (strain gauges, angle indicators, dial gauges), including dedicated software for automated analysis.
- Design experimental tests with awareness o Approach materials engineering with an experimental method, choosing tests and samples suited to the design and learning objectives.
- Study springs and elastic behaviour o Measure the response of springs to applied loads to study the spring constant (Hooke’s law), displacement and deformation over time.
Educational Aims
- Link the theory and practice of strength of materials The lab activities provide concrete support for understanding applied mechanics, enhancing the effectiveness of traditional teaching.
- Teach material selection and design By comparing different behaviours (ductile, brittle, elastic or plastic materials), students develop a technical awareness useful for industrial and design applications.
- Develop technical and digital skills Students learn to use digital interfaces, sensors, acquisition software and analogue reading instruments, encouraging a technologically advanced approach.
- Stimulate the ability to interpret experimental curves Producing and analysing data allows students to derive key parameters and develop skills in processing and reading results.
Conclusion
The instruments described offer a complete lab for studying the mechanical properties of materials, essential for technical or vocational courses in mechanics, mechatronics, industry and engineering. From classic tensile and bending tests, through the analysis of spring elasticity, to realistic simulations of torsion and shear, the equipment enables highly meaningful practical training. The use of digital interfaces and sensors ensures a level of precision and data traceability in line with the requirements of modern laboratories and STEM pathways. Learning takes place in a safe, modular and stimulating operational setting, laying solid foundations for structural analysis, design and quality control of materials. This solution includes technology systems that help foster inclusion and equal opportunities through the use of innovative teaching methods. Designed to promote active and collaborative learning.
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