Simple Suspension Bridge

Simple Suspension Bridge .

Simple Suspension Bridge

Description of Simple Suspension Bridge

The experiment hardware fits onto the Structures Test Frame . Students use masses on weight hangers to apply various loads to a rigid deck, joined to a parabolic cable via hangers.

The suspension cable passes over pulleys at each end. One end is rigidly fixed. The other end connects to a mechanism bearing on a load cell. When connected to a Digital Force Display, the load cell measures the cable tension. The equipment includes a signal cable to connect the load cell to a Digital Force Display).

Experiments of Simple Suspension Bridge

1. Demonstration of the characteristics of a simple suspension bridge
2. Examination of the relationship between applied loads and the suspension cable tension
3. Observation of the stability of the structure
4. Comparison of behaviour to simplified cable theory
5. Operating Conditions
6. Operating environment: Laboratory
7. Storage temperature range: 25ºC to +55ºC (when packed for transport)
8. Operating temperature range: +5ºC to +40ºC
9. Operating relative humidity range: 80% at temperatures < 31ºC decreasing linearly to 50% at 40ºC