Bending Moments in a Beam Apparatus

The beam fixes to the Multi Structures Test Frame. Students apply loads at set positions using hangers holding various masses. The experiment hardware is a simply supported beam cut by a pivot. A Multi-Channel Digital Transducer Display displays forces during experiments. To stop the beam collapsing, a moment arm bridges the cut onto a load cell thus reacting (and measuring) the bending moment force.

Features:
Allows safe and practical experiments into bending moments in a beam
Realistic and verifiable experiment results
High-quality structures teaching module for students of mechanical, civil and structural engineering
One of many interchangeable experiment modules from AIIs modern, flexible and cost-effective Structures teaching system
Ideal for classroom demonstrations, or students working in pairs or small groups.
Shows and proves the basic theory of bending moments in a beam
Optional AIIs Structures Software package for extra virtual experiments that simulate and confirm the results from your hardware and allow extended experiments
Optional unit with AIIs Structures Software package for automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments.

Bending Moments in a Beam Apparatus