Probler #2: A tension test was performed on a specimen having an original diameter of 12.5 mm and a gauge length of 50 mm. The force-deflection data are listed in the table below and were used to plot the graph. Find, showing your methods:
Load (kN) Elongation (mm)
0 0.0175
11.1 0.0600
31.9 0.1020
37.8 0.1650
40.9 0.2490
43.6 0.3500
53.4 0.5080
62.3 0.6350
64.5 0.8890
62.3 1.1938
a) The yield strength (yield stress) using the 0.002 offset method.
b) The ultimate strength (also known as ultimate stress or tensile strength).
Point Normal Stress (MPa) Normal Strain (mm/mm)
2 4 5
6 7 10
11