Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus

Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus .

Description of Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus

Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus allows the vertical and horizontal deflections of the free end of a test specimen to be measured when loading occurs along a principle axis or at a known angle. A solid base holds a rigid vertical end support for the clamping of the test cantilevers. Test cantilevers in ‘L’, ‘U’ and rectangular cross section are supplied. Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus Angular adjustment can be made easily and the angular position can be read off using the integral angular scale and pointer. The free end of the cantilever has point loads applied using the load hanger and calibrated weights. The free end movement is measured using deflection indicators. Shear centre work can also be undertaken. Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus holds the indicators relative to the rigid end of the cantilever to ensure accurate deflection measurement.

Experimental Capabilities of Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus

1. Vertical and horizontal deflection of unsymmetrical cantilevers
2. Mohr’s circle
3. Moment of area
4. Shear centre location
5. Comparison between actual and theoretical results 

Specification of Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus