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1.5.6. Impact test

Impact tests are used in studying the toughness of material. A material's toughness is a factor of its ability
to absorb energy during plastic deformation. Brittle materials have low toughness as a result of the small amount
of plastic deformation that they can endure. The impact value of a material can also change with temperature.
Generally, at lower temperatures, the impact energy of a material is decreased. The size of the specimen may
also affect the value of the Izod impact test because it may allow a different number of imperfections in the
material, which can act as stress risers and lower the impact energy.

Impact testing most commonly consists of Charpy and Izod Specimen configurations. The Charpy Impact
Tests are conducted on instrumented machines capable of measuring less than 1 foot-pound to 300 foot-pounds
at temperatures ranging from -320°F to over 2000°F. Impact test specimen types include notch configurations
such as V-Notch, U-Notch, Key-Hole Notch, as well as Un-notched and ISO (DIN) V-Notch, with capabilities
of impact testing sub size specimens down to ¼ size. IZOD Impact Testing can be done up to 240 foot-pounds
on standard single notch and type-X3 specimens. Also known as the Charpy V-notch test, is a standardized
high strain-rate test which determines the amount of energy absorbed by a material during fracture. This
absorbed energy is a measure of a given material's notch toughness and acts as a tool to study
temperature-dependent ductile-brittle transition.

1.5.7. Water absorption

Water absorption refers to the ability of material to absorb water when immersed in it and is
represented with water absorbing capacity. Water absorbing capacity is defined as the ratio of the weight of
water absorbed by a material in saturated state over the weight of the dry material.

2. Methodology

In research methodology, methods and techniques for material preparation, analyzing data and designing
projects need to be collected in order to produce evidence that supports a study (summarizing what is being
studied). The methodology also describes how a problem is studied and why particular method and technique is
used. It also includes estimated costs that will be used to purchase all project requirements for the preparation
process. The purpose of the methodology is to help you understanding the process of a project more clearly and
in more details about the application of techniques in used.

2.1. Flowchart

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