PASCO AP-8214A Stress_Strain Apparatus - Manual

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Stress/Strain Apparatus
AP-8214A
*012-13282*
AP-8222 Plastic Test Coupons: 4 color-coded samples, 10 pieces per sample
• high impact polystyrene (HIPS)
• nylon 6 (15% glass fiber reinforced)
• acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
• polypropylene (PP)
• The plastic coupons are attached to a rectangular plas-
tic rail called a ‘sprue’. Use scissors or a knife to cut the
coupon from the sprue.
Included Equipment
A. AP-8221 Stress/Strain Apparatus without Coupons
B. Thumbscrews for Rotary Motion Sensor, 2 pieces
C. Attachment for force sensor
D. Replacement hex nut, 2 pieces
E. Calibration bar
F. Tee handle plus Socket, 3/8 inch
• PASCO Experiment Setup CD-ROM and Storage Box (not shown)
A
B
C
D
E
F
F
Stress-Strain
platform
Lever arm
Coupon
clamps
Plunger
Pivot
Force Sensor
post
Belt
Crank
Fig. 1: Included Equipment
Lever arm
stop
Fig. 2: AP-8222 Plastic Test Coupons