Question

Simple supported beam experiment: Mount two loadcells to the bottom rail so that the beam overhangs 200mm on both sides, adjust loadcells to be fixed supports Place a hanger 5mm from the ends and zero the dial gauge placed in the centre. Place masses on hangers and measure deflection at the centre. Increase the mass equally on the hangers and take readings. 1. 2. 3. Draw the bending moment diagram for each test. Calculate the theoretical radius of curvature for each test. Determine the radius of curvature for each test experiment results using the following: Where Y is neglectable if y is small.

Answer 1