MEC / CIV 263

MEASUREMENT EXPERIMENT
“Volume, Density and Area, Polar & Mass Moment of Inertia”

Form groups comprised of three or four members for conducting this experiment.
Important note: [*****]  This part may be done/completed outside of Laboratory Time!

PART I

1. Balance the Scales.

2. Using Dial / Digital Caliper, Micrometer and Linear Scale, obtain all dimensions necessary for generating a precise drawing
of sections (only) of each of the provided seven (7) specimens.
3. With reference to the “Specimen Identification Sheet” (on Pg.3), Specimen A&B C&D K, L, & M
use the scales shown (in the adjacent table) to complete Req. Scale 1:1 2:1 4:1
the requirements of step #2. [*****]

4. Calculate the VOLUME of each of the seven (7) specimens.

5. Using the (mass) Scales, obtain the Mass and Weight of each specimen. (Use a value of g = 9. 807 m / s 2 )

6. Using the information obtained in steps # 4 and # 5, determine the MASS and WEIGHT DENSITIES of the material for each
specimen BOTH in SI and USCS units. Tabulate these results in a highly organized fashion (by Creating a Table). [*****]

7. For EACH of the specimens “A” and “B”, calculate the Section Moduli Z1 = S1 = I x x /C x and Z2 = S2 = I y y /C y and
obtain the ratio of: S1 / S2. What important observation may be made by examination of this ratio? Explain in a BOXED
paragraph. [*****]

8. For Specimen “A” (ONLY), and the shown loading, what is the RATIO of σ1 / σ2 ? [*****]
Recall that: (σ = M C / I = M / S) and here, σ1 = M CX  I x x = M  S 1 and σ2 = M CY  I y y= M  S 2

Y Specimen: A
F CY CY

CX

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I =  Ici +  Ai .di2 2
M I= CX

9. For specimens “C” and “D”, calculate the LARGER of the Si / W Ratios for each of the specimen and then COMPARE the
TWO Ratios with each other. {This (important) ratio is referred to as “The Strength to Weight Ratio”.} [*****]

10. a) For EACH of the specimens “K”, “L” and “M”, calculate the Polar Moment of Inertia ( I p = J ),
b) For EACH of the specimens “K”, “L” and “M”, calculate [ (J i / r i) / W i ] Ratios,
c) COMPARE the THREE ratios with each other. What significant observation may be made by evaluation and comparison
of these Ratios? Explain in a BOXED paragraph. {This is also another form of “The Strength to Weight Ratio”.} [*****]
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PART II

Refer to the shown coordinate system attached to the Pulley / Gear;

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[*****]  This part may be done outside of Laboratory Time!
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1. Obtain all necessary dimensions for generation of a (fully) detailed drawing of the unit. [in 15-20 Minutes!]

2. Measure the MASS of the unit.

3. Using the information obtained in steps # 1 and # 2, calculate the VOLUME and determine the MASS and WEIGHT
DENSITIES of the material BOTH in SI and USCS units. [*****]

4. Compare the DENSITIES of this material with water. Would the Unit submerge in water? [*****]

5. If the Unit has to be submerged in water, what means do you recommend? Explain in a BOXED paragraph. [*****]

6. Calculate the Mass Moment of Inertia of the Unit W/R to the “Z” axis (the normal rotation axis). [*****]

7. If the material of the unit changes to Brass, would this change the results obtained in step # 4 ?
If so, by what Ratio? Explain in a BOXED paragraph. [*****]

8. If Aluminum 6061-T6 is used as the material of the unit and a TORQUE of 80 lb-in is applied W/R to the Z-axis, what would
be the angular acceleration of the Pulley / Gear? [*****]

9. Using Pro-Engineer;

a) and using a scale of 1:1, create an Isometric Drawing of the unit with all the necessary dimensions for
the fabrication of the unit. [*****]
b) Generate Black and White / Color hard copies for step “9-a” (to be included in the report). [*****]
c) Use Pro-E functions to obtain the VOLUME. [*****]
d) Assume that the final production material of the pulley would be Aluminum 6061-T6.
Can Pro-E functions provide any information about the Mass Moment of Inertia (of the final unit)? [*****]
Investigate!

10. Recommend an alternative approach for calculation of the VOLUME. [*****]

Would your recommendation improve the results obtained in step # 3?

PART III

1. ALL group members must collaborate and contribute in creation of a highly professional technical report
addressing all questions and requirements.

2. The GROUP (as a UNIT) must fill the “Rating & Assessment” form AFTER completion of this activity
and include it in the report (see report evaluation for where this form must be placed) .

3. Fill up the CONFIDENTIAL member participation forms in a responsible and ethical manner.
This form must be handed in confidentially (separate from the report).
 Specimen Identification Sheet

[ A ] [ B ]
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[ C ] [ D ]
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[ K ] [ L ] [ M ]
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[ Pulley ]
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