Features

• Fits to the Structures platform for ergonomic use
• Selectable beam fixing conditions, with fully adjustable load and deflection measuring positions for increased experiment range
• Includes beams of different material and cross-section for comparison of elastic (Young's) modulus and Second Moment of Area ( value)
• High-resolution digital deflection indicator for maximum measurement accuracy
• Includes Vernier caliper for cross-section measurement
• Supplied With a storage tray to keep smaller items safe
• Works with user-friendly software VDAS
• Users can choose to fit the beams to one support only, forming a cantilever and also fit them between two supports with different fixing methods, forming simply supported and fixed or encastre beams
• Each support includes pointers that work with the scale on the platform for accurate positioning
• Users apply loads to any position along the beam and measure the resulting deflection, also at any point along the beam
• The deflection indicator have its own display & it can connect to the USB interface hub of the Structures platform for computer display and data acquisition
• Beams: (Aluminium: 19 x 3.2 mm, 19 x 4.8 mm and 25.4 x 3.2 mm) (Brass: 25.4 mm x 3.2 mm) & (Mild steel: 25.4 mm x 3.2 mm)

Accessories

• Digital deflection indicator of resolution 0.01 mm
• Nine mass hangers
• 50 x 20 g masses
• Hexagon tools for beam fixings
• Vernier caliper & printed manual supplied as standard

Experiments can be Performed

• Beam bending formula and structural 'stiffness
• Deflection due to point loads and UDLs (uniformly distributed loads)How beam fixings affect deflection of:
• Simply supported beams
• Fixed or encastre beams
• Cantilever beams
• Propped cantilever
• Shape of a deflected beam
• Beam length and deflection
• Beam material and deflection the elastic (Young's)modulus
• Beam cross-section and deflection the Second Moment of Area (value)
• Pure bending of a beam
• Reciprocal theorem (Maxwell-Betti)