Torsion Test Lab Report | CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Lab 4: Torsion Test and Modulus of Rigidity

Lab 4: Torsion Test Experiment

Experiment: Torsion test on simple shaft to determine modulus of rigidity

Course Code: CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Description: Complete lab report covering theory, procedure, observations, calculations and analysis of torsion test results

Prepared by: Important Notes Team

1. Theory of Torsion Testing

1.1 Concept of torsion in circular shafts

1.2 Shear stress distribution

1.3 Angle of twist and modulus of rigidity

2. Experimental Setup

2.1 Torsion testing machine

2.2 Specimen preparation

2.3 Torque measurement

3. Procedure

3.1 Mounting the specimen

3.2 Applying incremental torque

3.3 Recording angular displacement

4. Observations

4.1 Data recording table

4.2 Sample calculations

5. Results

5.1 Torque vs angle of twist graph

5.2 Calculation of modulus of rigidity

5.3 Comparison with theoretical values

6. Discussion

6.1 Analysis of results

6.2 Sources of error

6.3 Practical applications

Digitized lab report prepared by Important Notes Team