Question

A 10.2 mm diameter steel circular rod is subjected to a tensile load that reduces its cross- sectional area to 52.7 mm^2. Determine rod's percent ductility

Answer 1

The percentage ductility is 35.5%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ductility is the ability of being deform under applied load. Ductility can measure by percentage elongation and percentage reduction in area. Here, percentage reduction in area method is taken to measure the ductility.

Step1

Given:

Diameter of shaft is 10.2 mm.

Final area of the shaft is 52.7 mm².

Calculation:

Step2

Initial area is calculated as follows:

`A=(\pi d^(2))/(4)`

`A=(\pi*(10.2)^(2))/(4)`

A = 81.713 mm².

Step3

Percentage ductility is calculated as follows:

`D=(A_(i)-A_(f))/(A_(i))*100`

`D=(81.713-52.7)/(81.713)*100`

D = 35.5%.

Thus, the percentage ductility is 35.5%.