Product Summary

Set of three each of 1/8” diameter aluminum, brass, and mild steel samples. These samples are designed for use with the Material Testing System’s Shear Accessory.

Experiment Library

Perform the following experiments and more with the Shear Samples.
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College / Engineering

Shear Testing Round Rods

In this lab, a single-shear test is performed on 1/8 inch diameter metal rods. The maximum force needed to shear the rod is measured and used to calculate the Shear Strength of the material. Tested materials include steel, brass,...