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Lab Experiment #08: Objective: Beam

1. The objective of the lab experiment was to determine the variation of bending moment at the point of loading on a beam. 2. Tasks involved setting up a simply supported beam on a test frame, applying various loads at the center of the beam, and measuring the resulting bending moments both experimentally and theoretically. 3. Results were recorded in a table and plotted on a graph to compare the experimental and theoretical bending moments.

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Lab Experiment #08: Objective: Beam

1. The objective of the lab experiment was to determine the variation of bending moment at the point of loading on a beam. 2. Tasks involved setting up a simply supported beam on a test frame, applying various loads at the center of the beam, and measuring the resulting bending moments both experimentally and theoretically. 3. Results were recorded in a table and plotted on a graph to compare the experimental and theoretical bending moments.

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LAB EXPERIMENT #08

Objective:
To determine the bending moment variation at the point of loading in a beam.
Introduction:
Beam

A beam is a structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting


bending.

Bending Moment:

A bending moment is the reaction induced in a structural element when an external force
or moment is applied to the element causing the element to bend. The most common or
simplest structural element subjected to bending moments is the beam.

Supports:
Identified by the resistance offered to forces.
1. Rollers/Links:
Resists forces in a direction along the line of action (Figure 5.1(a)).
2. Pins:
Resists forces in any direction of the plane (Figure 5.1(b)).
3. Fixed Support:
Resists forces in any direction (Figure 5.1(c)).
Resists moments.
Types of Beams:

1. Simply supported beam:

A simply supported beam is a type of beam that has pinned support at one end and roller
support at the other end. Depending on the load applied, it undergoes shearing and
bending.

2. Cantilever beam:

A cantilever beam is fixed at one end and free at other end.

3. Overhanging beam:

Overhanging beam is a beam that has one or both end portions extending beyond its
supports. It may have any number of supports.

4. Continuous Beam

A continuous beam has more than two supports distributed throughout its length.

5. Fixed Beam

Fixed beam is a type of beam whose both ends are fixed.

Hardware Required:
Structural test frame, bending moment apparatus, load hangers, loads.
Tasks:
1. Place an assembled test frame on a workbench. Make sure the window of the test
frame is sassily accessible.
2. There are four securing nuts in the top member of the frame. Slide them to
appropriate position.
3. With the right hand end of the experiment resting on the bottom member of the
test frame fit the left hand support on to the frame to ensure that the internal bars
are sitting on the frame squarely Tighten the support in position by screwing two
of the thumbscrews provided into the securing nuts (on the front of the support
only).
4. Lift the right –hand support into position and locate the two remaining
thumbscrews into the securing nuts. Push the support on to the frame to ensure the
internal bars are sitting on the frame squarely. Position the support horizontally so
the rolling pivot is in the middle of its travel. Tighten the thumbscrews.
5. Make sure the digital force display is ON. Connect the mini DIN lead to Force
Input l’ on the Digital Force Display to the socket marked ‘Force output’ on the
left hand support of the experiment. Ensure the lead does not touch the beam.
6. Carefully zero the force meter using the dial on the left-hand beam of the
experiment. Gently apply a small load with a finger to centre of the beam and
release. Zero the meter again if necessary. Repeat to ensure the meter returns to
zero.
Note: If the meter is only ±0.1 N, lightly tap the frame (there may be a little stations and
this should overcome it)

7. Apply a load of 100 gm (as shown in figure) on the cut and note the force
displayed by the digital force display.
8. Calculate the experimental bending moment by multiplying displayed force to
moment arm which is 0.125m.
9. Similarly apply loads 200,300,400,500 grams and calculate the experimental
bending moment.
10. Calculate the theoretical bending moment by applying theoretical concepts.
Cut

260 140
RA W RB

Deliverables:
1. Take readings, note them on a separate page in a table given below and get
checked from Lab Engineer.

Sr # Load (gm) Force (N) Exp Force BM Exp BM Th


(N)
1 100
2 200
3 300
4 400
5 500

2. Draw a graph b/w load and experimental and theoretical bending moment
respectively.
Chapter from book:
1. Chapter # = 4
Book Name = Mechanics of Materials
Author Name = Pytel and Kiusalaas
2. Chapter # = 13
Book Name = Strength of Materials
Author Name = R.S Khurmi and J.K Gupta

Questions/Assignments:
1. What is shear force?
2. What is bending moment?
3. What the graph tells you?

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