Structures and Properties of Materials MCE132 Measuring Devices

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What is the main target of using measuring devices in materials testing?

  • To analyze the chemical composition of the material
  • To determine the load-deformation relationship (correct)
  • To measure the electrical resistance of the material
  • To calculate the material's weight

Which device is used to apply the load on the test specimen and measure this load with the required accuracy?

  • Dial Gauges
  • Testing Machines (correct)
  • Strain Gauges
  • LVDT

What is the main function of a dial gauge in materials testing?

  • To apply load on the test specimen
  • To measure the deflection or deformation of different elements (correct)
  • To measure the electrical resistance of the material
  • To calculate the material's weight

What type of testing machines can be used for applying tension and compression loads?

<p>Universal testing machine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of proving rings in materials testing?

<p>Measuring deformation or deflection of different elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is attached at two points between which the relative movement is measured?

<p>Dial Gauges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an extensometer in laboratory testing?

<p>To measure the axial deformations of the axially loaded elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LVDT stand for?

<p>Linear Variable Differential Transducer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the LVDT device?

<p>Contains one primary and two secondary electric coils, with a magnetic core (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does a strain gauge measure?

<p>Electrical resistance changes proportionally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the deformation of a test specimen transferred to the strain gauge?

<p>Through foil or wire bonded to a thin base of plastic or paper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of increasing the length of the strain gauge and reducing its cross-sectional area?

<p>To increase the electric resistance of the gauge linearly proportional to the deformation occurred in the test specimen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using a mechanical dial gauge over an electrical strain gauge?

<p>Can be used several times and for a long period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which laboratory testing device is used to measure small deformations within a certain gauge length?

<p>Strain gauge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does an LVDT measure?

<p>The small movements or deformations of the test specimens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an electrical strain gauge consist of?

<p>Foil or wire bonded to a thin base of plastic or paper, with one primary and two secondary electric coils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main target of using measuring devices in materials testing?

<p>To determine the load-deformation relationship and calculate the material mechanical properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which laboratory testing device is used to measure small deformations within a certain gauge length?

<p>Strain Gauges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does a strain gauge measure?

<p>Deformation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used to apply the load on the test specimen and measure this load with the required accuracy?

<p>Testing Machines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LVDT stand for?

<p>Linear Voltage Deformation Transducer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing machines can be used for applying tension and compression loads?

<p>Universal Testing Machines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transducer) in laboratory testing?

<p>To measure the small movements or deformations of test specimens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a strain gauge in materials testing?

<p>To measure the small deformations within a certain gauge length (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an LVDT work to measure deformations?

<p>By providing an output voltage that depends on the value of the movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the electrical resistance of a strain gauge as it is strained?

<p>It changes proportionally to the deformation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which laboratory testing device can an increase in the length of the gauge and a reduction in its cross-sectional area lead to an increase in electric resistance?

<p>Strain gauge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an extensometer in laboratory testing?

<p>To measure the axial deformations of axially loaded elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a mechanical dial gauge offer as an advantage over an electrical strain gauge?

<p>Can be used several times and for a long period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does an LVDT measure?

<p>The small movements or deformations of test specimens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property does a strain gauge measure?

<p>The electrical resistance changes proportionally with deformation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of increasing the length of the strain gauge and reducing its cross-sectional area?

<p>It increases electric resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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