ASSIGNMENT NO.
01
ASSIGNMENT TOPIC
Determine the Flexure Strength of Timber According to
ASTM D D198 (Using Center Point Loading)
Subject: Engineering Materials
Submitted to: Madam. Sabila
Submitted by: Syed Wajahat Ullah Shah
Student ID: CU-5421-2024
Section B
Submission Date: 19 Nov, 2024
CECOS UNIVERSITY OF IT & EMERGING SCIENCE
HAYATABAD PESHAWAR
Determine the Flexure Strength of Timber According to ASTM D
D198 (Using Center Point Loading):
The flexure method within ASTM D198 is one of the most popular test
methods used. In this test, a structural wood member is supported at its
ends while a flexure load is either applied in the center, or at two points
located equidistant from the supporting locations, but here center point
loading.
Summary of the test:
The structural member, usually a straight or a slightly cambered beam
of rectangular cross section, is subjected to a bending moment by
supporting it near its ends, at locations called reactions, and applying
transverse loads symmetrically imposed between these reactions. The
beam is deflected at a prescribed rate, and coordinate observations of
loads and deflections are made until rupture occurs.
Specimen:
The test specimen shall consist of a structural member which may be
solid wood and laminated wood. In this test the specimen is used having
dimensions L=12 Inch, b=2 inch, d=2 inch.
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Apparatus:
• Universal testing machine UTM) in bending attachment.
• Measuring Tape (for measuring specimen dimensions)
Procedure:
1. Prepare your test specimen in accordance with the standard,
noting all relevant histories of the treatment, conditioning, etc. of
the wood specimen that could affect its strength.
2. Adjust the flexure fixture in accordance with the specimen size
and desired purpose of the testing. Centre point loading, and
third-point loading are both available options.
3. Insert the test specimen into the flexure fixture.
4. Apply the flexure load to the specimen at the constant rate of
speed defined in the standard.
5. Continue the test until failure, while recording load and deflecting
data at first failure, maximum load, and other points of sudden
change.
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Calculations:
Sample 1
Flexural strength or modulus of rupture (MOR) = 3PL/2bd2
P=37KN => 37000 N,
L=12 inch => 304.8mm,
b = 2 inch => 50.8mm,
d= 2 inch => 50.8mm
MOR= 3(37000) (304.8)/2(50.8)(50.8)2 = 129.0377
Flexural Strength =129.0377 N/mm2
Sample 2
P=35KN => 35000 N,
L=12 inch => 304.8mm,
b = 2 inch => 50.8mm,
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d= 2 inch => 50.8mm
MOR= 3(35000) (304.8)/2(50.8)(50.8)2 = 122.06
Flexural Strength =129.0377 N/mm2
Sample 3:
P=30KN => 30000 N,
L=12 inch => 304.8mm,
b = 2 inch => 50.8mm,
d= 2 inch => 50.8mm
MOR= 3(30000) (304.8)/2(50.8)(50.8)2 = 122.06
Flexural Strength =104.62 N/mm2
Results:
Flexural Strength
Sr.No Specimens
(N/mm2)
1 Sample 1 129.0377 N/mm2
2 Sample 2 129.0377 N/mm2
3 Sample 3 104.62 N/mm2
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Reference:
https://file.yizimg.com/175706/2011090722453214.pdf
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