Bending & Torsion Deformation of Bars Trainer
(MT111)
- Investigation of statically determinate systems, including:(beam mounted on two supports)
- Investigation of statically indeterminate systems, including: (Three supports, Dual-span)
- Determination of the modulus of elasticity by measuring deflection under bending loads.
- Determination of the shear modulus for various materials through torsion testing.
- Direct comparison of deformation behavior between different materials and support conditions.
- Torsion bars (aluminum, steel, brass, copper).
- Bending test material (aluminum, steel, brass, copper).
- Dial gauge with bracket 0…30mm.
- Small Wood Chuck for torsion bars: 1.5 mm … 15 mm.
- Set of weights:
- 2X 100 gm.
- 2X 200 gm.
- 4X 500 gm
- Bending and Torsion Deformation of Bars Trainer(MT111)
- Hard copy of User manual
The Bending & Torsion Deformation of Bars Trainer is a compact, bench-top unit designed to demonstrate the fundamental principles of material deformation under bending and torsional loads. The trainer allows users to observe and compare how different materials respond to applied forces. Through various test setups, trainees can determine the modulus of elasticity and shear modulus of selected materials. The unit also supports experiments involving statically indeterminate systems, enhancing the understanding of structural behavior under multiple constraints.
- The training system is a compact, bench-top unit designed to demonstrate deformation behavior in bars subjected to bending and torsional loads.
- The trainer supports experiments on both statically determinate systems (e.g., simply supported beams) and statically indeterminate systems (e.g., three-support or dual-span beams).
- A dial gauge is included to measure precise deformation under load.
- A protractor is provided for accurate angle measurements in torsion experiments.
- The system includes interchangeable support components to configure different experimental setups for both bending and torsion.
- A weight holder is used to apply controlled loading to test specimens.
- The unit allows for the determination of the modulus of elasticity by measuring deflection during bending tests.
- The trainer enables determination of the shear modulus for various materials through torsional deformation measurements.
- Users can perform direct comparisons of deformation across different materials and support conditions.