A three-point bending test is performed on a spinel (MgAl2O4) specimen having a rectangular cross section of height d 3.8 mm (0.15 in.) and width b 9 mm (0.35in.); the distance between support points is 25 mm (1.0 in.)
a) Compute flexural strength if the load at fracture is 350 N (80 lbf)
b) The point of maximum deflection delta y occurs at the center of the specimen and is described by
delta y= FL/48EI
Where E is the modulus of elasticity and I is the cross-sectional moment of inertia. Compute %delta y at a load of 310N (70lbf).