Bending Stresses in a T-Beam Experiment

STRUCTURES
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STR5
For study of stress distribution across the section of a beam

Bending Stress in a Beam

Screenshot of the optionalnt Structures Software

Shown with the Digital Force Display and fitted to a Structures Test Frame (both supplied separately)

• High-quality structures teaching module for students of mechanical, civil and structural engineering • Allows safe and practical experiments into bending stress in a beam • Realistic and verifiable experiment results • Optional TecQuipment’s Structures Software package for extra ‘virtual’ experiments that simulate and confirm the results from your hardware and allow extended experiments • Optional STR2000 unit including TecQuipment’s Structures Software package for automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments • One of many interchangeable experiment modules from TecQuipment’s modern, flexible and costeffective Structures teaching system • Ideal for classroom demonstrations, or students working in pairs or small groups

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Description
The experiment hardware is a T-beam that fits onto a Structures Test Frame (STR1, available separately). Students adjust a load cell that bends the beam and, when connected to the optional Digital Force Display (STR1a, available separately), it measures the bending force (load). Strain gauges and a digital strain bridge measure the strains in the beam. Dummy strain gauges compensate for temperature variation and balance the strain bridges. The equipment includes a lead for connection to the Digital Force Display (STR1a, available separately). The lecturer guide provides details of the equipment including sample experiment results. The student guide describes how to use the equipment and gives experiment procedures. For extra