Universal Testing Machine Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a Universal Testing Machine?

• To assess the strength of material

• To test electrical conductivity

• To analyze chemical composition

• To measure temperature

Who patented the first Universal Testing Machine known as the Little Giant?

• Thomas Edison

• Tinius Olsen

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

What does the 'universal' in Universal Testing Machine signify?

• It is used for universal materials only

• It can perform many standard tests

• It is applicable in all countries

• It can test only tensile materials

What is the compressive strength of residential concrete typically?

• 4000 psi

• 2500 psi

• 5000 psi

• 3000 psi

What is the maximum allowable deviation for cylinder ends from perpendicularity?

• 2 degrees

• 0.25 degree

• 0.50 degree

• 1 degree

What is the curing process duration mentioned for concrete specimens?

• 7, 14, 21, or 28 days

• 2, 4, 6, or 8 days

• 1, 5, 10, or 15 days

• 3, 7, 14, or 28 days

What is the term used for the material's ability to resist deformation under load?

• Compressive Strength

• Flexural Strength

• Yield Strength

• Tensile Strength

What is the method used to calculate the Modulus of Rupture when fractures occur in the middle third?

• R = (P - L)/b d^2

• R = (3P a)/bd^2

• R = (P L)/b d^2

• R = (P + L)/b d^2

What is the maximum load application rate during the flexural test?

• 75-125 psi/min

• 125-175 psi/min

• 50-100 psi/min

• 200-250 psi/min

What is the diameter of the cylindrical concrete specimen mentioned?

• 100 mm

• 142 mm

• 71 mm

• 50 mm