Testing of Methods for the Determination of Young's Modulus by Bending: Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Physics in the Graduate School o - Hardcover

Albert Washington Marker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265572398 ISBN 13: 9780265572399

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore four methods for measuring how stiff materials are when bent.

This concise study examines the procedures, theory, and data behind determining Young’s modulus by bending, using a mix of practical experiments and formal analysis.

The book presents a clear comparison of methods, detailing setup and measurement techniques, including the use of microscopes and mirrors, to observe deformation and calculate material stiffness. It also explains the role of moments, cross‑section properties, and curvature in deriving E from observed deflections.

• Understand how each bending method is designed to measure deformation and compute Young’s modulus.
• Learn the experimental setups, from simple uniform bending to optical methods using mirrors and scales.
• See how theory connects to practice, including moments, radii of curvature, and cross‑section geometry.
• Review data interpretation and how results are reported for steel, brass, and other bars.

Ideal for readers seeking a focused, hands‑on look at elasticity experiments and how to extract material stiffness from bending tests.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265572398
• ISBN 13: 9780265572399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 79