Buckling behaviour of bars

In engineering mechanics, loss of stability is known as buckling. The bar axis laterally deflects under the effect of compressive forces and with increasing load until it suddenly and violently fails, just before the fracture strength is reached. The stresses in the bar are often still in the elastic region. Learn about Buckling behaviour of bars Engineering Mechanics Trainers India for optimal educational outcomes..

• investigation of all relevant buckling cases
• verification of Euler–s theory of buckling
• experiments in the horizontal or vertical position
• test bars with different lengths made of different materials
• test bars pinned or fixed
• spindle for applying forces
• lateral load mechanism generates shear forces
• force measurement using a hydraulic dynamometer
• measurement of lateral deflection with a dial gauge
• further experiments with WP 120.01 expansion set
• storage system for parts