Measuring Elastic Modulus of Materials in Tensile Testing

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To obtain a more precise measure of the elastic modulus in tensile testing, utilizing advanced measurement techniques and high-precision instrumentation is essential. Employing a tensile testing machine with enhanced accuracy can significantly improve results. Additionally, increasing the number of specimens tested can provide a more reliable average value. Exploring different measuring apparatuses, such as digital extensometers or laser-based systems, can also yield better precision. Overall, a combination of improved equipment and methodologies is key to achieving more accurate measurements of elastic modulus.
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What could you do to obtain a more precise measure of the elastic modulus of a material in tensile testing?
 
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More precise than what?
 
than bending test :D
 
With what measurements and what instrumentation?
 
Using a more precise machine? A larger number of specimens? Different measuring apparatuses? Give us some sort of a lead here...
 

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