Bending Moments in a Beam Apparatus

Bending Moments In A Beam

Description of Bending Moments In A Beam

The experiment hardware is a simply supported beam ‘cut’ by a pivot. The beam fixes to the Multi Structures Test Frame .Students apply loads at set positions using hangers holding various masses. To stop the beam collapsing, a moment arm bridges the cut onto a load cell thus reacting (and measuring) the bending moment force. A Multi-Channel Digital Transducer Display displays forces during experiments.

Features of Bending Moments In A Beam

1. Shows and proves the basic theory of bending moments in a beam
2. High-quality structures teaching module for students of mechanical, civil and structural engineering
3. Allows safe and practical experiments into bending moments in a beam
4. Realistic and verifiable experiment results
5. Optional AII’s Structures Software package for extra ‘virtual’ experiments that simulate and confirm the results from your hardware and allow extended experiments
6. Optional unit with AII’s Structures Software package for automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments
7. One of many interchangeable experiment modules from AII’s modern, flexible and cost-effective Structures teaching system
8. Ideal for classroom demonstrations, or students working in pairs or small groups