TORSION TESTING MACHINE

AIM OF THE EXPERIMEN T : Determination of modulus of rigidity ,torsional yield strength and modulus
of fracture of a mild steel specimen.
APPARATUS REQUIRED :
1.Torsion testing m/c
2. Inside & out side caliper
3. Scale
4. Micrometer
5. Specimen
THEORY : In factories , a turning force is always applied to transmit energy by rotation .This turning force
is applied either to the rim of the pulley , keyed to the shaft or to any other suitable point at some
distances from the axis is to the shaft . The product of this turning force and the distance between the
point of application of the force and the axis of the shaft is known as torque , turning moment or
twisting moment.The shaft is said to be subjected to torsion .Due to this torque ,every cross section of
the shaft is subjected to some shear stress.This shear stress is also equal to the modulus of rupture. Now
the torsion formulae is given by


Where T=The maximum twisting moment
Fs=Modulus of fracture
r =Original outer radius of test pieces
=Angle of twist
L =Parallel length of test pieces
C =modulus of rigidity.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE : The torsion testing m/c consists of two end holders one of which the
torque is applied , the other is connected to the torque arm by means of which the torque on the
specimen is measured . The torque akgrm is connected to the indicating dial through intermediate
levers housed in the cabinet.The total arrangement in the cabinet is known as pendulum dynamometer.
The levers of pendulum dynamometer are so arranged that ,theindicator moves in clock wise direction
irrespective of the direction of torsion in the specimen . The chart range (60,000kgcm or 20,000kgcm)
selected by means of a hand lever at the front of the m/c , identical faceplates provided with
attachment holes and tenon slots are fitted to the straining spindle and torque arm spindle . The
angular moments of the spindle and holder is indicated on a large proctactor and vernier, which
records the deflection .
PRCEDURE :Select the suitable grips or specimen holder to suit the specimen and clamp it in the
m/c.Measure its diameter at three places and take its mean value.Choose the capacity and adjust the
range.Change the lever .Set live pointe and proctactor to zero . Carry out straining by rotating the hand
wheel in either direction .Load the m/c .Observe the reading .Plot T vs graph .The highest point on the
T curve corresondance to torque for ultimate yield strength .
OBSERVATION :






CALCULATION:




Breaking torque =
Torque-twist diagram

PRECAUTION :
1. Error should be avoided in taking reading T &
2. Test pieces should be free from tool marks.
3. The rate of angle of twist should be kept low at tha beginning .