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Introduction

The PASCO AP-8214 Stress/Strain Apparatus illustrates the relationship between 
stress and strain for various materials. The apparatus stretches a test coupon (and in 
some cases breaks it) while measuring the amount of stretch and force experienced by 
the test coupon. Software is used to generate a plot of stress versus strain. 

The Stress/Strain Apparatus requires a 

ScienceWorkshop

 or PASPORT interface, 

DataStudio software, a Rotary Motion Sensor (RMS), and a Force Sensor. Included 
with the apparatus are test coupons of various materials and thicknesses, a tee handle 
with socket for mounting the test coupons, and a bar for calibrating the apparatus.

This manual includes instructions for calibration and data collection using the 
DataStudio set-up files on the CD-ROM.

As an alternative to this manual, the CD-ROM also include a DataStudio workbook designed for 
use without the printed instructions. Open  Elasticity SW.ds (for ScienceWorkshop) or Elasticity 
PS.ds (for PASPORT) and follow the on-screen instructions.

Additional Equipment Required for Use with 

ScienceWorkshop

Sensors

Part Number

ScienceWorkshop Interface (500, 700, or 750)

CI-6400, CI-6450 or similar

DataStudio

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DataStudio 1.8 or later recommended. Visit www.pasco.com to download the latest version. DataStudio Lite, the free version, is 

sufficient for use with the included experiment set-up files.

See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com

Economy Force Sensor

CI-6746

Rotary Motion Sensor

CI-6538

Additional Equipment Required for Use with 
PASPORT Sensors

Part Number

PASPORT Interface

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Apparatus requires a single multi-port interface such as Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) or PowerLink (PS-2001), or two single-port inter-

faces such as USB Link (PS-2100) or Xplorer (PS-2000).

See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com

DataStudio

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See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com

Force Sensor

PS-2104

Rotary Motion Sensor

PS-2120

Содержание AP-8214

Страница 1: ...rs labeled with thickness in inches cold rolled steel annealed steel aluminum polyethylene terepthalate plastic polycarbonate brass thick brass thin AP 8217 C Storage Box 650 061 D Attachment for forc...

Страница 2: ...al the CD ROM also include a DataStudio workbook designed for use without the printed instructions Open Elasticity SW ds for ScienceWorkshop or Elasticity PS ds for PASPORT and follow the on screen in...

Страница 3: ...the apparatus platform by inserting the post through the support rod mount of the Force Sensor c Insert the long thumbscrew supplied with the Force Sensor through the hole on the Force Sensor marked C...

Страница 4: ...displacement results from both bending of the apparatus and stretching of the coupon The difference will be a plot in which the displacement is due only to stretching of the coupon Follow these steps...

Страница 5: ...ted Displacement F calculation a Drag Displacement t vs Coupon Force t mm to Please define variable Displacement Figure 5 b Drag Cal to Please define variable Cal DataStudio will display a warning box...

Страница 6: ...er one of the clips c Adjust the crank so that the opposite end of the coupon can slip easily under the other clip Figure 6 d Tighten both nuts with the tee handle with socket With no force applied to...

Страница 7: ...es on the DataStudio Setup File For comparison of different materials you can collect additional data runs with other coupons Note that the Stress calculation applies only to coupons of the thickness...

Страница 8: ...ny other circumstances without the written con sent of PASCO scientific is prohibited Trademarks PASCO PASCO scientific DataStudio PASPORT and ScienceWorkshop are trademarks or registered trademarks o...

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