Beam with two supports – bending moment & shear force
(MT116)
- Determining reactions based on static equilibrium conditions.
- Using the method of sections to calculate internal forces and moments.
- Analyzing the effects of point loads.
- Evaluating the impact of multiple point loads.
- Generating shear force diagrams.
- Developing bending moment diagrams.
- Comparing calculated and measured values for shear force and bending moment.
- Weights:
- 3 x 1 N (hangers)
- 3 x 1 N (weight holders)
- 12 x 1 N
- 9 x 5 N
- Measuring Ranges:
- Bending moment measured using a force
- gauge and lever arm » Lever arm: 100 mm
- Force gauge: ±100 N
- Bending moment: ±10 Nm
- Shear force: ±50 N
- Tape measure: 1000 mm, graduation: 1 mm
- Beam with two supports - bending moment & shear force(MT116)
- Hard copy of user manual
- Mounting Frame (ST100)
The educational unit functions independently to showcase the concepts of shear force and bending moment diagrams. It utilizes the method of sections to calculate internal reactions within the beam It offers clear indications of shear force and bending moment at specific sections, facilitating understanding. The shear force diagram presents the magnitude and direction of forces, while the bending moment diagram shows the magnitude and type. These visual representations help trainees grasp force distribution and bending behavior. This unit serves as a valuable tool for engineering and structural analysis.
- The unit aims to demonstrate the principles of statics, focusing on forces› effects on a rigid body without considering deformations.
- Components include a beam support, weight, force gauge with adjuster nut for measuring bending moment, beam, force gauge with adjuster nut for measuring shear force, and a hinge with two degrees of freedom.
- An example involves a statically determinate bearing-mounted beam subjected to point loads, with reactions determined based on equilibrium conditions.
- The beam is conceptually divided into two segments, and the method of sections is used to calculate internal forces and moments using equilibrium conditions.
- The setup includes a beam mounted on supports, with a section cut and a low-friction hinge with two degrees of freedom.
- Two force gauges measure internal reactions, with one recording and displaying shear force and the other measuring bending moment.
- Adjuster nuts on the force gauges align the beam horizontally and compensate for deflection.
- Shear force is generally negligible compared to bending moment in component design.
- The experiment's elements are well-organized and securely stored in a storage system, with the setup arranged on a frame.