Question

The tension test is generally used or performed for determining static properties of materials.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The doubt is from Testing of Mechanical Properties in portion Inspection Testing in Foundries of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

For explanation I would say: The tension test is the commonly used test for determining static properties of materials. The data obtained from the test is mainly used to predict failure of parts subjected to more generalized stress states. Static properties are basically related to the strength and hardness of the material.