To comprehend the action of shear and moment of resistance in a beam
To consist of 2 simple supports; a rigid aluminium alloy beam cut into two unequal lengths, with a frictionless hinge at the joint which permits minimal vertical movement, whilst allowing bending
To be part of a range of experiments designed to both demonstrate and experimentally confirm basic engineering principles
Analogue spring balance measures direct force at the cut section
Moment lever arm mechanism allows bending moment to be calculated
To observe the action of shear force and bending moment at a section in a beam and to compare the measured and theoretical values
Multiple load positions achievable
Set of slotted weights included
To be bench top mounted.
The experimental beam is in two parts, joined by a pair of low friction ball bearings. An underslung spring balance provides a resisting moment and measures the section bending moment.
Demonstration of the action of moment of resistance in a beam; measurement of bending moment at a section of a loaded beam; verify equilibrium of forces and moments.
The load hangers mountable in virtually any position along the beam.
An Instruction manual for student and lecturer provided
To be a bench mounted apparatus consisting of an 'experimental beam', 3 weight hangers, 2 supports and a spring balance
Set of calibrated weights and tools supplied.
