Features: Experiment that illustrates and proves the basic theory of shear force in a beam. Mount on the Structures platform and connect to Structures automatic versatile data acquisition system and software. Made in accordance with the latest European Union directives Unique beam ?cut? and load cell system for an accurate measurement of shear force. Include multiple loads for many combinations of loads including uniformly distributed loads (UDLs). Supplied with a storage tray to keep smaller items safe Direct reading of shear force at the ?cut? for quick and simple experiments. Manufactured in the China. Students apply loads to hangers suspended along the beam, held between two supports. One support allow rotational movement only, acting as a pinned support. The other support allow translational movement, acting as roller support at the mid-span of the beam a load cell inside an articulated parallelogram measure the shear force at a ?cut? due to the load. The beam has a central span
Learning Outcomes:
Shear force at the cut due to a varying single point load.
Shear force at the cut due to a moving single point load.
Shear force at the cut due to a uniformly distributed load.
Influence lines and superposition.
Technical Specifications:
Following items included as standard:
Two supports, holding a beam of minimum 0.8 m length and 0.5 m span.
Shear force load cell built into the center span of the beam.
Cable and minimum four mass hangers 50 x 20 g masses.
Minimum two UDL bars Storage tray and comprehensive user guide.
Software:
Along with data acquisition application allow students to simulate the hands-on laboratory experiments, verifying their results. Also, allow simulation of alternative setups, such as having the beam ?cut? at different positions and calculating the support reactions, extending the learning experience beyond the practical laboratory session.
