Chapter 1 — The Stuff of Modern Machines Material families · bonding · crystals · stress–strain · hardness (Weeks 1–2)

Tool 1 · Stress–Strain Calculator (ASTM E8)

Enter tensile-test numbers, get the datasheet values

σ = F/A₀ · ε = ΔL/L₀ · E = σ/ε (elastic region only)

Results appear here.

Tool 2 · Hardness → Strength Converter

The 10-second receiving-inspection check (steels)

σ_u (psi) ≈ 500 × HB  ·  σ_u (MPa) ≈ 3.45 × HB

Result appears here.

Drill · Sort Into the Four Families

Classify each item. Check when done.

Chapter 1 Self-Quiz