Frame Deflections And Reactions

Frame Deflections And Reactions .

Frame Deflections and Reactions

Description of Frame Deflections and Reactions

The experiment hardware fits onto a Structures Test Frame. The hardware includes two rectangular portal frames with the same dimensions. However, one of the frames has a constant second moment of area, while the other has one leg with a smaller second moment of area. Students clamp each leg of one of the portal frames to supports attached to the test frame. They then load the top of the portal frame using masses on a hanger. Students use the results of moments and reactions to plot bending moment diagrams. They compare the bending moment diagrams, the direction of sway to theoretical calculations. They then repeat the experiment using the other portal frame. 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.

Experiments of Frame Deflections and Reactions

• Study and comparison of load, horizontal reactions, fixing moments, sway and shear forces in a:
• Rectangular portal with a uniform section; and
• Rectangular portal with a non-uniform section

 Standard Features of Frame Deflections and Reactions

• Supplied with lecturer guide and student guide
• Five-year warranty
• Made in accordance with the latest European Union
• Directives

Specifications of Frame Deflections and Reactions

• Nett dimensions and weight: 700 x 610 x 60 mm and 4 kg
• Packed dimensions and weight: Approximately 0.12 m3 and 6 kg