Investigation on Two Methods for Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Tube Materials

Elastic modulus and bending strength of tube materials were evaluated via compressing a split ring sample or a closed ring sample for different materials. Elastic modulus was estimated from the load-displacement relationship and sample dimensions in the range of elasticity, while bending strength was derived through the critical load at fracture. In this work, four tube materials were divided in two groups to research the applicable scopes of two methods.