D31AT The mechanical properties of materials are the features that determine how materials will behave when forces: advanced construction technology Assignment, HWU, UAE

Coursework Part 1: Mechanical Properties of Steel

Introduction

The mechanical properties of materials are the features that determine how materials will behave when forces are applied to them. Examples of properties that are important in structures are elasticity, yield point, plasticity, ductility, toughness, fracture, and ultimate strength. This exploration will measure some of these properties of mild steel, a basic structural material.

Objective

To observe the relationship between stress and strain, identify elastic, plastic, and fracture behavior, and determine the modulus of elasticity, yield point, and ultimate tensile strength of mild steel.

In this coursework element, you will be bringing to bear what you have learned in terms of the mechanical properties of building materials.