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What is the major difference of tensile testing with impact testing?
The tensile strength is the maximum stress that can be maintained by the structure. If the stress continues, fracture will result. Impact testing ascertains the fracture characteristics of materials. It is used when laboratory tensile test results cannot be used to predict fracture behavior.
How do you test impact resistance?
IMPACT RESISTANCE Testing
During a impact resistance test, a specimen with a notched 'pre-crack' is subjected to a sudden impact load. By measuring the energy absorbed as the crack lengthens, the material's toughness and resistance to crack extension is determined.