Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus

Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus .

Description of Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus

Experiment investigating the Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus of different sectioned beams when the loading is not in the plane of a principal axis. A ‘U’ section, ‘L’ section and rectangular beam cantilever is horizontally supported within a rotating clamp which fits in a substantial frame attached to the Universal Frame and Stand The rotating clamp enables the loading and deflection planes to be set relative to the cross section axes. A protractor scale is fitted to the substantial block and a pointer on the specimen references against this scale.

Experimental Capabilities of Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus

1. Study of the horizontal and vertical deflection of asymmetrical cantilevers when the plane of loading does not coincide with a principle axis of the section|
2. Study of the horizontal deflection of asymmetrical cantilevers under various loadings
3. Verification of the theory of unsymmetrical bending
4. Determination of the neutral axis in an angle section
5. Determination of the Shear Centre in U channel section only

Specification of Unsymmetrical Bending And Shear Centre Apparatus

1. Cantilevered specimens: 'U'; 'L' and rectangular
2. Angle of principle axes can be varied
3. Cantilever test length 600mm
4. Dial gauges to accurately measure the deflection of the free end of the test specimen during loading
5. Protractor attached
6. Shear Centre analysis for 'U' specimen only.
7. Specimen loading transmitted through hanger and calibrated test weights
8. Must be used with universal Frame and Stand
9. Comprehensive instruction manual provided