Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment that illustrates and proves the basic theory of bending moments in a beam. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software.

One of a range of experiment modules that fit to the structures platform (available separately), this product helps students to understand how loads affect the bending moment in a beam. Students apply loads to hangers suspended along the beam, held between two supports. One support allows rotational movement only, acting as a pinned support. Learn about Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures) for educational labs for optimal educational outcomes.. The other support allows translational movement, acting as roller support. A load cell at the cut at mid-span of the beam measures the bending moment due to the load. Learn about Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures) suppliers for optimal educational outcomes.. The beam has a central span with an overhanging end, so that students can create both positive and negative bending moments ('sagging' and 'hogging'). Each support includes pointers that work with the scale on the platform for accurate positioning. Learn about Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures) manufacturers for optimal educational outcomes.. Students use textbook equations to predict the bending moments due to the load, comparing them with measured results, and learn how to create the influence line and bending moment diagrams. This helps confirm the reliability of the textbook equations and the accuracy of the experiment results. Learn about Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures) equipment for optimal educational outcomes.. This product includes a uniformly distributed load (UDL) that may be applied across the span of the beam for comparison of results with a single point load. The load cell connects to the USB interface hub of the Structures platform for computer display and data acquisition. Learn about Bending Moments in a Beam (Next Generation Structures) specifications for optimal educational outcomes..