Methods to determine the elastic line

Beams are key structural elements in mechanical engineering and in construction which are subject to deformation under load. In the case of a simple beam this deformation can be predicted by various methods, such as the principle of virtual work.

• comparison of different methods to determine the elastic line
• statically determinate or indeterminate beam
• 2 supports with clamp fixing, optionally as articulated support with measurement of angle of inclination or clamp fixing
• 1 articulated support with force gauge
• device to generate a bending moment
• dial gauge with generation of moment to measure the angle of inclination
• dial gauge to record the deformations of the beam
• weights to subject the beam to point loads or moment
• weights to determine the clamping moments on the supports with clamp fixings
• storage system to house the components
• experimental setup in frame SE 112