After performing this experiment, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the principle and significance of tensile testing of engineering materials.
• Study the behavior of materials subjected to axial tensile loading.
• Plot and interpret the stress–strain curve obtained from a tensile test.
• Identify important points on the stress–strain curve such as the proportional limit, elastic limit, yield point, ultimate tensile strength, and fracture point.
• Determine mechanical properties including:
  1. Young’s Modulus (Modulus of Elasticity)
  2. Yield Strength
  3. Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)
  4. Breaking Strength
  5. Percentage Elongation
  6. Percentage Reduction in Area
• Differentiate between the tensile behavior of ductile and brittle materials.
• Relate the experimental results to the design and selection of engineering materials used in civil and structural engineering applications.