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1. Deuda THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SIMULATION YET TO SUPPORT A SCREEN SHOT 7 Page Section Two The Tension Test Overview This section gives you a tour of the various components of the tension lab in detail Use this section as a reference as you walk through the simulation for the first time In This Section The Material Selection Screen 09 The Lab View Tension The Data View Tension The Reports View Tension 8 Page The Material Selection Screen Description The material selection screen is the first step in your simulation that must be completed Options in this screen include the ability to select your material the ability to determine your test s methodology and the ability to choose the diameter of your chosen material The Material Selection Screen Aluminium Aluminium Important Aspects Selecting Structured Steel Selecting Aluminum Selecting Test Methodology 4 Selected Material Selecting Material Diameter 9 Page Selecting Structured Steel Definition The tension simulation allows you to select structured steel as a material Your selection will be highlighted in light blue before you click Background Structured steel is considered a stronger material and will produce different results when compared to aluminum Structured Steel 10 Page Selecting Aluminium Definition The tension simulation allows you to select aluminum as a material Your selection will be highlighted2. Select Your Material s Starting Gauge your specimen s starting gauge You are given the choice between 25 and 50 Follow the steps below to select your material s starting gauge Click on the down arrow located in the lower left hand corner of the material box This reveals the diameter selection window Steel v Diameter 025 05 Click on either Diameter 0 5 mI Ww I EN NOTE When hovering over your Diameter selection its background will turn S light blue 0 25 05 NOTE You will be immediately directed to Lab View upon selecting your material s starting diameter 58 Page How to Obtain Your Specimen Introduction Begin work in the lab by obtaining your specimen for punching and pre test gauge measurements How to Obtain Your Specimen Locate the Current Specimen Box in the lower right hand corner of your lab view Current Specimen Click on the light gray box showing Current Specimen your specimen and its diameter NOTE When your mouse hovers over the box it will turn a darker shade of gray When your step is complete the current task box located in the upper right hand corner of your lab view will flash green 59 Page How to Punch Your Material Introduction Once you have obtained your specimen it is time to punch your material for measurement Follow the steps below to successfully punch your material How to Illustration Punch Your Material Click th
3. Simulation Options Click on Options in the simulation welcome screen Adjust any settings you wish NO OPTION IN SIMULATION YET AVAILABLE Click Save to store your adjustments The data has been saved Press upper right button to continue Click the Close Icon in the upper right hand corner 51 Page How to Select Tension as Your Simulation Test Introduction Follow these steps to have the simulation create a tension test How to Select Tension as Your Simulation Test Click Select Test in the simulation welcome screen Click Tension Test in the select a test menu The test will highlight green before it is selected You may return to the simulation welcome screen by clicking the Close Icon in the upper right hand of the screen Enter Student Information 52 Page Section Two How to Perform Lab Functions Introduction Your tension test begins in the lab This will be where you will manipulate How to Perform Lab Functions your specimen take measurements and interact with the tension machine The bulk of your simulation will occur in the following steps Use the table below to navigate this section as needed Step Action Page ON be 4 SelectYourTestMethodology 57 6 Obtain Your Specimen 111 59 7 PunchYouMeterial O O Z o O y y Oo 8 Take Pre Test Measurements o o 61 9 Secure Your Material in the Tension Machine
4. eo observation box 76 Page How to Switch to Reports View Introduction Once you have recorded and saved all your data you are ready to finalize your lab report How to Switch to Reports View Click the Report View button located in the lab view selection window NOTE This window is located in the upper left hand corner of the simulation 77 Page Section Four How to Perform Report Functions Introduction Your lab is completed and your data has been entered and recorded To How to Perform Report Functions finish your simulation you will need to finalize your reports The following section will walk you through the steps that will do so Step Action Page H Save your pre post test data Click on Save and view Reports 380 Verify Information in the tension data summary 4 Emeranycommes 0 a 6 Click on Go Back to Report View A 8 Congratulations you have completed your tension test 86 78 Page How to Save Your Pre Post Test Data Introduction n the pre post test data box will be recorded all gauge measurements In order to complete an accurate report this data must be saved Follow the steps below to ensure this is done correctly How to Save Illustration Your Pre Post Test Data Verify your data in the pre post test box is correct Pre post Test Data Do insin Lo L 48in Click the Save Data button save Data 79 Page How to Save and View
5. Reports Introduction You may take the opportunity to record any thoughts suggestions or comments for the simulation s creation team at this time If you do not have comments at this time simply click save How to Save Illustration and View Reports Enter your thoughts suggestions Or have greatly enjoyed this simulation ant the time it has saved me It the machine as it was put through the test look forward to seeing th comments into the simulation notes box Click the Save and View Reports Save and print button to continue peports gt 80 Page How to Verify Your Information in the Tension Data Summary Introduction Once you have clicked the Save and View Reports button in reports view How to Verify Your Information in the Tension Data Summary you are taken to the tension data summary Follow the steps below to verify your information Verify that all pre recorded information is correct Change any information that is incorrect by re typing into the respective data fields Perform your personal calculations to determine missing lab data and properties Enter your property calculations in their respective fields 81 Page How to Enter Comments in the Tension Data Summary Introduction Use the following information to input data into your tension test summary How to Enter Illustration Comments in the Tension Data Navigate to your desired data field by clicking you
6. Strain in in 43 Page Raw Data Box Definition The test data box will record each step of strain added to your material in the tension machine Background This data is automatically recorded in the test data box and can be viewed in real time by staying within data view while your test is in process Raw Data Box Loadilbs Strain Stress 0 0000327 0 0000655 0 0001012 0 0001336 44 Page Material Properties Box Definition This box serves as the data entry point for each material property that you calculate Background Enter each material property into the blank box beside its symbol Material Properties Box Material Properties Ur Ut RA Elon Save Data 45 Page Pre Post Data Test Box Definition This box will be where you enter your final report calculations for D amp L Background Enter each data point into the blank box beside its symbol Pre Post Test Data Box Save Data 46 Page Simulation Notes Box Definition This box is where you record any notes or observations you encountered throughout your simulation You professor will send this notes and observations to the simulation s creators who will incorporate your findings in future versions Background Simply type your notes and observations in the blank field provided and click save Simulation Notes Information amp Save and print Box alerts peports gt 47 Page Chapter Two The Tension Test Over
7. Test Ml j Save and contiunue Observations to reports Fracture Load Description Data View Screen 2 Simulation View Tabs L 3 ask insruction Box 3 4 J labVewBo 0 0 0 34 0 6 TestDataBox 236 4 8 FinalCalculationsBox 38 0 31 Page Simulation View Tabs Definition Use these three tabs to get around the main components of the simulation Background The lab view is used to navigate to the portion of the simulation responsible for conducting your tensile test The data view is where all automatic data from the test will be stored The report view is the portion of the simulation where you store your final data to submit to your professor Simulation View Tabs 32 Page Task Instruction Box Definition The task instruction box records your progress as you complete your tension test Background This box will automatically check off each task as you complete it This is helpful if you toggle from lab view to data view while making recordings If you forget which task you are on this box is here to remind you where you left off Task Instruction Box Instructions and tasks to complete Ei Obtain specimen for measurement v Select punch tool v Place specimen in punch tool vi Left punch specimen 33 Page Lab View Box Definition The lab view box allows you to view the lab through a small window Background Use t
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10. in light blue before you click Background Aluminum is considered a weaker material and will produce different results when compared to structured steel Aluminum Aluminium 11 Page Test Methodology Selection Definition The simulation will allow you to determine whether you wish to continue using a continuous or step by step methodology Background Each methodology has its purpose and will directly affect the manner by which you collect your data once the test has begun Test Methodology Selection 12 Page Selected Material Definition The simulation will show the final material that has been selected in this enlarged view This material will be either aluminum or structured steel Background Knowing what material you plan to work with is important Make sure to note the differences between each material Selected Material Aluminium 13 Page Specimen Diameter Selection Definition The simulation allows you to select one of two diameters for your material You may select a diameter of 25 inches or 5 inches Background The ability to select a different diameter for your specimen is important This will allow you to be able to see how diameter affects the tension of a given material Diameter Being Selected Aluminium 14 Page The Lab View Tension Overview The lab view is where the majority of your simulation experience will take place The following pages will give you a tour of this impo
11. in the lab view selection window NOTE This window is located in the upper left hand corner of the simulation 73 Page How to Save Your Pre Post Test Data Introduction n the pre post test data box will be recorded all gauge measurements In order to complete an accurate report this data must be saved Follow the steps below to ensure this is done correctly How to Save Your Pre Post Test Data Verify your data in the pre post test box is correct Diameter A Orig Area PALS Orig Gage Length 2 01 in Fin Gage Diameter PERSI Fin Gage Length 2 48 in Save Data Click the Save Save Data Data button 74 Page How to Enter Your Post Test Observations Introduction Any observations that you personally took during the simulation regarding your data need to be entered at this time How to Enter Illustration Your Post Test Observations Record any observations in the post test observation box located at the bottom of the data view screen Post Test Max Load Observations Fracture Load The specimen looks to have taken ten minutes to break in the machine and has a signifigant gauge diff 75 Page How to Save Your Post Test Observations Introduction Once you have entered in any post test observations follow the step below to save your observations How to Save Illustration Your Post Test Observations Click Save Data next to the post test Save and contiunue
12. out the tension machine in order to make sure that the readings gathered during the test are not corrupted by previous stored data in the machine s memory 26 Page The Caliper Tool Definition The caliper measures the gauge length and diameter of the specimen using the marks punched earlier in the lab Background The caliper can be manipulated with the mouse through dragging The tool is selected by clicking on its icon in the tool box and is returned in the same manner The tool will turn blue when it is measuring your specimen s correct dimensions The Caliper Tool The Caliper Tool 27 Page The Extensometer Tool Definition The extensometer measures the change in tension and stretch as the test progresses Readings are sent to the computer allowing you to record data Background The extensometer can be manipulated with your mouse through dragging The tool is only used during the set up of your material in the tension machine It is automatically removed once your test is complete The tool is selected by clicking its icon in the tool box The Extensometer Xa Tool Icon e The Extensometer Tool 28 Page Test Start Button Definition The test start button is used to begin your test Background Once you have measured your material secured your material and calibrated the tension machine you will be ready to start your tension test This button becomes available to press once all prior steps are com
13. remove it 64 Page How to Zero the Tension Machine Introduction Now you are ready to zero out the tension machine This will provide an accurate and clean base for readings How to Zero filustration the Tension Machine Press the Zero Icon in the tool box NOTE You will be navigated to the tensions machine s computer terminal 65 Page How to Start Your Tension Test Introduction Once you have zeroed out the tension machine you are now ready to begin your tension test Simply click on the play button in the tool box and your test will begin How to Start Illustration Your Tension Test Click the Play button located in the tool box NOTE You will be shown a window asking you to switch to data view start Button Begins the experient once preparation Is complete 66 Page How to Switch to Data View Introduction When your tension test has begun you are ready to switch to data view How to Switch Data View Click the Data View button located in the lab view selection window NOTE This window is located in the upper left hand corner of the simulation 67 Page How to Record Data during Your Test Introduction Data is automatically recorded by the simulation as it conducts the tension test Take note of your stress vs strain curve and other data recordings These will be important when you begin your final calculations How to filustration Record Data Durin
14. you encounter in the simulation The following pages describe each section of the pre test menu in detail It will be during the pre test portion of the simulation that you will record your personal information make changes to the overall settings of the simulation and finally select your test The Pre Test Menu Enter Student Information Select Test Important Aspects Enter Student Information 2 SelectTest 6 4 Page Enter Student Information Window Definition Background The Student Information Window The student information window is where you enter your identifying information for your professor Much as in any assignment your professor will need to be able to track your progress and be able to identify your work from that of your peers This window gives you the ability to do that Save Data Delete All 5 Page Select Test Window Definition The simulation is able to run three labs found within your course tension torsion and Poisson s test Background Use this menu to select which lab you will be running in your simulation Simply hover your mouse over and click the lab you wish to perform The Select Test Window 6 Page Options Window Definition Every student is different and so the option to personalize your simulation experience exists Background This menu is used to adjust the simulation s sound brightness and other variables Currently this window is not active
15. 0 0 0 0 0 0000668 2 0 0 0000668 2 0 22 Page The Tool Box Definition The tool box is where you will find all relevant tools necessary to complete your tension test You will also find operational buttons designed to engage with the simulation Background Included in the tool box are the punch tool caliper tool and extensometer tool The tool box also contains buttons used to zero out the tension machine and to start your tensile test The Tool Box 23 Page Tool Box Overview Description The tool box will be constantly used throughout your simulation experience You will want to pay careful note below where each tool is located and refer to the following pages concerning their use and need The Tool Box Important Aspects 4 TheExtensometericon 2B 24 Page The Punch Tool Definition Background The Punch Tool Icon The Punch Tool The punch tool places two marks in order for the test to measure an area for your specimen s pre test gauge length and diameter The punch tool can be manipulated with the mouse through dragging and punches the specimen when its left and right punch bars are clicked The tool is selected by clicking on its icon in the tool box and is returned in the same manner 25 Page Zero Button Definition Background The Zero Button The Tension Machine Being Zeroed The zero button is used to zero out the tension machine before testing begins You must zero
16. 035 0d 37 Page Final Calculations Box Definition This is where you record your final calculations before finalizing your data Background This box will be where you enter your simulation test s max load fracture load and appearance of material Final Calculations Box 38 Page The Reports View Tension Overview This section will give you a tour of the reports tab of the simulation ud aad Reports View O Simulation View Tabs Task Instruction Box Raw Data Box 000 44 Pre PostTestDataBox o 46 39 Page Reports View Description The reports view opens up once your test has been completed and all measurements have been recorded This view will be where you log your final calculations and prepare your simulation report Reports View Strength of Materials Lab 1 Tensile test with extensometer gt c Stress vs Strain Diagfam for Material 3 gt 301 Lab Report 3 70 0 f Stress Ksi Instructions and tasks to completed 60 0 50 0 Material properties completed 40 0 30 0 20 0 OF Pre Post test data completed E Strain 0 0 05 01 035 02 02 03 035 304 Material Properties Pre post Test Data Raw Data for Material oaditbs Swain Swess 7 0 0000327 0 0000655 0 0001012 0 0001336 Save Data Information 8 Save and print alerts peports Important Aspects Reports View Screen A Simulation View Tabs Task Instruction Box 4 Str
17. 62 11 Zerothe Tension Machine CT 13 Switch to Data View During Test 6 15 Determine Your Testis Complete TB 16 Remove Your Material From the Tension Machine 69 53 Page How to Navigate the Simulation Using the Camera Introduction How to Navigate the Simulation Using the Camera While in lab view the entirety of the environment is able to be explored Exploration takes place from a first person camera angle and may be done during any step of your tension test Navigation is accomplished through the use of the keyboard Use the keys below to explore and navigate the simulation s lab view D CE Press and hold this key to move the camera upwards NS Press and hold this key to move the camera forwards MES Press and hold this key to move the camera left ME Press and hold this key to move the camera backwards WEN Press and hold this key to move the camera right Press and hold this key to move the camera downwards Pressing this key while holding one of the above keys will slow the SHIFT speed of movement 54 Page How to Tell When a Simulation Step is Complete Introduction The tension test is completed by following a series of steps These steps are How to Tell When a Simulation Step is Complete outlined on the following pages Take note of the following in order to tell when a step is complete Illustration After a step is completed the Current Task Box will flas
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19. al has been removed from the machine you are able to take your post test gauge measurements Follow the steps below to do so How to Illustration Perform Post Test Measurements Click the Caliper tool icon in the tool box to display your instrument NOTE The icon will turn dark gray when the mouse comes into contact Drag the caliper tool with your mouse and click the center of your material to lock in place NOTE A constantly adjusting Calipers current measurement Length 1 4in measurement window will appear When you reach the correct measurement your caliper will turn blue Click the center of your material to begin measuring your gauge width Repeat steps 2 5 Measure the gauge length by 3 dragging the caliper s red jaw spot Click the caliper tool icon in the tool box to put away the instrument 71 Page Section Two How to Perform Data Functions Introduction Once your lab is complete it is time to enter and save all data collected from the completed tension test How to Perform Som ee 4 Save your post test observations 72 Page How to Switch to Data View Introduction n order to save your data you need to switch to data view In order to do this click on the data option in the screen selection box This box is located in the upper left hand portion of your simulation screen How to Illustration Switch to Data View Click the Data View button located
20. e punch tool icon in the tool box to display your instrument NOTE The icon will turn dark gray when the mouse comes into contact Drag the punch tool with your mouse and click the center of your material to lock in place Click the left pole followed by the right pole to punch your material NOTE Your material will animate at this point rotating to face you You will notice your material has two punched green spots nm Click the punch tool icon in the tool box to put away the instrument 60 Page How to Take Pre Test Measurements Introduction Once your material has been punched you are able to take your pre test gauge measurements Follow the steps below to do so How to Take filustration Pre Test Measurements Click the Caliper tool icon in the tool box to display your instrument NOTE The icon will turn dark gray when the mouse comes into contact Drag the caliper tool with your mouse and click the center of your material to lock in place Measure the gauge length by dragging the caliper s red jaw NOTE A constantly adjusting Caliper s current measurement measurement window will appear Length 1 4in When you reach the correct measurement your caliper will turn blue 7 Click the caliper tool icon in the tool box to put away the instrument 61 Page How to Secure Material in the Tension Machine Introduction How to Secure Material in the Tension Machine Now it is time to
21. ess vs Strain Diagram SB 5 Raw Data Box A 6 Material Properties Box so 7 Pre PostTest Data Box s 8 T Simulation Notes Box a 40 Page Simulation View Tabs Definition Use these three tabs to get around the main components of the simulation Background The lab view is used to navigate to the portion of the simulation responsible for conducting your tensile test The data view is where all automatic data from the test will be stored The report view is the portion of the simulation where you store your final data to submit to your professor Simulation View Tabs 41 Page Task Instruction Box Definition The task instruction box records your progress as you complete your tension test tasks Background The task instruction box automatically checks off each task as you complete it This is helpful if you toggle from lab view to data view in order to make recordings If you forget a task you are on this box is here to remind you where you left off Task Instruction Box Instructions and tasks to completed Material properties completed Pre Post test data completed 42 Page Stress vs Strain Diagram Definition The stress vs strain curve demonstrates in graphical form the tension applied to your material Background Each data plot is automatically generated and each test is different Stress vs Strain Diagram Stress vs Strain Diagram for Material Stress Ksi
22. g Your Test Wait for your tension test to be completed NOTE All data is recorded by the simulation automatically 68 Page How to Determine Your Test Is Complete Introduction Your testis complete when no new data is added to the stress vs strain curve and when your lab specimen has been broken You will be able to tell this has occurred as the specimen will be separated into two pieces How to Determine Your Test Is Complete each a red heated end Look for a completed stress vs strain curve Observe the Lab View Box to watch your specimen throughout the test Stress vs Strain Curve Material Stress Ksi Continuous P 8 701 kip Gy strain in in DIS 82 0 25 03 Lab View NOTE Your specimen will show itself in two pieces each with its own heated red end once the test is completed 69 Page How to Remove Your Material from the Tension Machine Introduction To remove your finished specimen from the machine simply click the center of the material secured in the tension machine How to Remove Your Material Return to the lab From the view screen Tension Machine Strength of Materials Lab 1 Tensile test with extensometer Current Specimen Instruction Click on the current specimen box Steel Click the red center of the material in the tension machine 70 Page How to Perform Post Test Measurements Introduction Once your materi
23. h green NOTE After a step is completed both the instruction box and the current step box will advance to the next task NOTE You cannot move to the next step until the Current Task Box has finished flashing green NOTE You cannot interact with the simulation when Measuring material any animation is in Please wait for animation to complete process 55 Page How to Select Your Material Introduction Once you have selected your test in this case a tension test you are taken to the Material Selection Screen Follow the steps below to select from your choice of two materials How to Select Your Material Click on either Steel OR Aluminum NOTE When hovering over your selection its background will turn light blue Aluminium 56 Page How to Select Your Test Methodology Introduction Depending on whether you wish to have your tension test occur in a continuous fashion or step by step as you command is an option you are provided with Test methodology is found in the Material Selection Screen in the lower left hand corner Follow the step below to select your test methodology How to Select Your Test Method Click on either Continuous OR Step by step NOTE The box to the left of your selection will turn white once clicked 57 Page How to Select Your Material s Starting Gauge Introduction The final step found in the Material Selection Screen allows you to select How to
24. he directional keys to navigate the lab through the lab view box and the or buttons to zoom in and out with your camera Lab View Box 34 Page Pre Post Test Data Box Definition The Pre Post Test Data Box records your data from both sets of gauge measurements taken in the lab Background Your data will appear automatically as you measure in the lab Make sure you save this data in order to perform your final calculations later Pre Post Test Data es eh Orig Gage Length Pre Post Test Data Box Fin Gage Length Save Data 35 Page Test Data Box Definition The Test Data Box will record each step of strain added to your material in the tension machine Background This data is automatically recorded in the Test Data Box and can be viewed in real time by staying within data view while your test is in process Test Data Box TestData Material Load Ib Strain in in Stress load area 0 0000327 0 0000655 36 Page Stress vs Strain Curve Definition The stress vs strain curve demonstrates in graphical form the tension applied to your material Background Each data plot is automatically generated and each curve will vary from test to test Stress vs Strain Curve Stress vs Strain Curve Material Stress Ksi Continuous 70 0 0800 BO eh P 8 701 kip 60 0 e a m H 50 0 _ Bn 40 0 Lar 30 0 E 20 0 E 10 0 a Strain in in 0 05 0 1 BS Of 0s 3
25. l labs 1 The tension lab 2 Thetorsion lab 3 The Poisson s Test lab e Astep by step guide detailing how to complete each lab Consult the table below for an illustration of the manual s chapters NOTE At this point in time only material concerning Tension has been written Future chapters will include information and step by step instructions regarding the torsion test and Poisson s test ci Chapter One Getting to know the simulation Chapter Two How to perform a tension test 48 1 Page Chapter One Getting to Know the Simulation Overview Chapter one deals with getting to know the simulation its components and getting ready to perform a test It is divided into the two sections shown below Section one details the various portions of the simulation encountered before beginning one of your three tests Section two discusses the tension test in detail A aPEee Section One The Pre Test Menu Section Two The Tension Test 8 2 Page Section One The Pretest Menu Overview No matter which of the simulation s three tests you are performing you will be asked to enter some general information first The following section discusses this material in detail and is divided into four sections listed below ines Chapter The Pre Test Menu EE NE Enter Student Information Window Options Window 6 Select Test Window 3 Page The Pre Test Menu Description The Pre Test menu will be the first screen
26. le test Background The window is designed to help guide you through your simulation It will flash red when you have performed an error and it will flash green when you have successfully accomplished your task Current Task Window Current task Obtain specimen for measurement 19 Page Current Specimen Window Definition This window displays your tension lab s current specimen Background This is where the information for the material you chose pre test will constantly be displayed This window will also be where you initially interact with your specimen for testing Current Specimen Window Current Specimen 20 Page Instruction Window Definition This window informs you what steps are needed to complete the current task you are working on in your test Background As you complete each task you will be given a new set of instructions to follow Refer to your quick reference guide and your manual for additional help Instruction j Instruction Window Click on the current specimen box 21 Page Data Windows Definition These two windows display data once the test has begun Background Refer to these windows as your test runs should you need to record data while in the lab view during your test The pause button allows you to stop the test should you need to completely step away from the simulation at any time Data Windows EE i Pause CN Strain Stress Current Data P 0 271 0 0 0 0
27. nen nnne nnns nnns anna 70 How to Perform Post Test Measurements nee t rt bote E t eva a Mo YQ P ACER PD ERA 71 SECTION TWO HOW TO PERFORM DATA FUNCTIONS SA 72 HOW TOS WITEN TO Data VEW aaa AA AAA AAA NEU DIM Deu e dens 73 Howto Save YourPre Postres EDI ao liada aM aa ae E 74 How to Enter Your Post Test ODSCrVAtions cccceccecceeceecceccecceeccucceescecteeseueeeeceeseueeseeseseeteeseuseseteesauseecseseeeesees 75 How to Save Your Post Test ODSCrVations ccsccesscoescoevscecnescnssconscccscnesccssceusconssoussescoussussessnesceasceuscovscnescnescs 76 Howto SWITCH TO Reports VICW iii AAA A Ad a 77 SECTION FOUR HOW TO PERFORM REPORT FUNCION Saa dadas 78 How to Save Your Pre Post Test A e e edad 79 Howto Save and VIEW REPO o 80 How to Verify Your Information in the Tension Data Summary eise enean nnns 81 How to Enter Comments in the Tension Data Summary isses eese nennen nnns sean a na 82 How to Calculate Your Material Properties aiii 83 How to etum tothe ReboFts VEW scout atit ote datu uon tis A suite hu eu aci mit ter POKER CDI Potts 84 How to Save Your Final Report Calculations ei i inco e re erae oe 85 COTO OE HOS vases sceptics voc aaa E calar 86 ii Page SPSU Mechanical Engineering Simulation Overview Overview The SPSU Mechanical Engineering Simulation Manual will provide you with the following e Atour of the simulation as a whole e Details regarding the specifics of three strength of materia
28. ompleted box Enter any final thoughts suggestions or comments in the Information amp comments box NOTE This step is accomplished exactly as step one on page 80 Click the Save and Print Save and pr nt Reports button peports 85 Page Congratulations Introduction You have now finished your Tension Test Please make sure to check with your instructor regarding the manner by which you should turn in your final printed reports 86 Page
29. plete The Play Button cn gt The Play Button start Button Begins the aration 1s complete 29 Page The Data View Tension Overview In This Chapter In this section you will be given a tour of the simulation s data view This will be where your data will be recorded throughout the tension test s progress Look here to watch your data curve take shape as more tension is applied to your selected material during the test s progress Simulation View Tabs Task Instruction Box 30 Page Data View Description The Data View Important Aspects This is the data view screen for your simulation All data is recorded here throughout your tension test Here you are able to see the lab in the lab view box watch your stress vs strain curve take shape and make general observations throughout the tension test Strength of Materials Lab 1 Tensile test with extensometer l Ta Pre Post Test Data g is Lab Data Diameter o Instructions and tasks to complete Orig Area PRESSIT Orig Gage Length 2 07 in M Select punch too Wi Obtain specimen for measurement q Diameter V Place specimen in punch tool J Fin Gage Length v Left punch spe cin Save Data Lab View Test Data Material Stress vs Strain Curve Material Stress Ksi Continuous Load Ib Strain in in Stress load area 0 200 0 0000327 0 390 0 0000655 Strain in in Post
30. r mouse in the field Summary Erase any incorrect data by pressing the delete key Type or re type any information into the field you desire 82 Page How to Calculate Your Material Properties Introduction Make sure to enter your data for your material properties into the tension data summary How to Illustration Calculate Your Material Perform your calculations on a separate sheet of paper using your notes Properties from class Enter each material property into its field in the tension data summary as you compute them 83 Page How to Return to the Reports View Introduction Follow the steps below to return to your reports view How to Return to the Reports View Verify all information is correct in each field Click the Go Back to Reports View button Go back to report view E to caculate rest of data 84 Page How to Save Your Final Report Calculations Introduction Complete the steps below to make sure your final calculations are saved correctly for your printed report How to Save filustration Your Final Report Calculations 1 Verify your information in the Reports view is correct Click the Save Data next to the Material save Data Properties Box Click the Save Data Button next to the Save Data pre post test data box Verify both check v Material properties completed marks are checked off in the instructions and Mf Pre Post test data completed tasks c
31. rtant portion of your lab experience 15 Page Lab View Description The Lab View Important Aspects Below you will find a picture of the simulation s lab view The following pages go into each section in greater detail Current task Obtain specimen for measure a E ox Culrent Specimen Instruction Tools EX Click on the current specimen box Steel 0 5 IN The Simulation Window Simulation View Tabs The Current Task Box 4 TheCurrentSpecimenBox 1 120 6 TheDataWidow 1 22 16 Page The Simulation Window Definition This is where the action happens The majority of all animation and simulation activity will occur here Background The simulation window is made to be completely interactive It is set in a 3D space and we encourage you to navigate your camera and explore The Simulation Window 17 Page Simulation View Tabs Definition Use these three tabs to get around the main components of the simulation Background The lab view is used to navigate to the portion of the simulation responsible for conducting your tensile test The data view is where all automatic data from the test will be stored The report view is the portion of the simulation where you store your final data to submit to your professor Simulation View Tabs 18 Page Current Task Window Definition This window displays the current task that you are working on in your tensi
32. secure your material in the tension machine Navigate the camera using the keyboard closer to the tension machine The material will travel with you Place material in the bottom clamp using the keyboard The material will jump into place when set ER Secure the bottom clamp of the machine by pressing Move the camera upwards to view the machine s top clamp EN Open the top clamp of the machine by pressing T 62 Page How to Secure Material in the Tension Machine Continued Introduction These are steps to secure your material in the tension machine that are continued from page 62 How to Secure Material in the Tension Machine Pick up the machine s controller Continued by pressing C Press the controller s down arrow with the mouse to lower the machine s top clamp Secure the top clamp of the machine by pressing J 63 Page How to Attach the Extensometer Introduction Now that you have secured your material in the tension machine it is time to attach the extensometer Howto stee Action Attach the Extensometer Navigate the camera close to your secured material Click the Extensometer Icon in the Tool Box Hover your mouse over the center of your secured material and left click NOTE Your extensometer will be attached per the bottom picture to the right Locate the extensometer Pin NOTE It is the black dot in the center of the instrument Click the extensometer pin to
33. view This chapter details step by step how to complete a tension test using the simulation Use the table below to navigate by section or page number A Section One How to Perform Pre Test Configuration 49 Section Two How to Perform Lab Functions Section Three How to Perform Data Functions Section Four How to Perform Report Functions 48 Page Section One How to Perform Pre Test Configuration Overview This section will guide you through the process of entering your general information and selecting a tension test In This Section Enter Your Student Information Enter Any Simulation Options Select Tension as Your Simulation Test 49 Page How to Enter Your Student Information Introduction Follow these instructions to enter your student information into the simulation This information is automatically copied into your final report How to Enter filustration Your Student Information Click on Enter Student Information in the simulation welcome screen Enter your student information Click Save to store your student information nas The data has been saved Press upper right button to continue Click the Close Icon in the upper right hand corner 50 Page How to Enter Simulation Options Introduction Follow these instructions to adjust settings for your simulation experience Once set options are not able to be changed without restarting the simulation How to Enter Illustration
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