Beam Apparatus

Experiments:
Verification of the bending equation
Deflection of beams on two simple supports with point loads
Reciprocal properties for loads and deflection
Determination of flexural rigidity and elastic modulus (Youngs modulus)
Verification of static equilibrium
Bending characteristics of a brass/steel compound beam, with and without shearing connection between the two layers
Equivalent sections characteristics of a metal-faced wooden beam
Simple and propped cantilevers with any loading
Simply supported and cantilever beams with sinking supports
With the Specimen Beams, these additional experiments can be done:
The effects of material and section shape on flexural rigidity
Continuous beams statically indeterminate cases for simply supported beams and cantilevers on more than two supports with any loading (including measurement of unknown reactions
Deflections on a non-uniform (tapered) beam or cantilever.

Technical Operating Conditions:
Operating temperature range: +5C to +40C
Operating relative humidity range: 80% at temperatures < 31C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40C
Operating environment: Laboratory
Storage temperature range:25C to +55C (when packed for transport).