Question

Measurement of strength of molding sands can be carried out on a Universal testing machine.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

The origin of the question is Moulding Sand Preparation and Conditioning in section Pattern Materials & Moulding Sand Tests of Foundry and Forging

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

Best explanation: The measurement of the strength of molding sands can be carried out on the universal sand strength can be measured in compression, shear and tension. The sands that could be tested are green sand dry sand or core sand. The compression and shear test involves the standard cylindrical specimen that was used for the permeability test.