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Simple Jib Crane Apparatus

The document describes a simple jib crane apparatus used to find the forces in the jib and tie of a crane under different loads. The apparatus consists of a jib, tie rope, vertical post, and balances to measure the forces. Students attach weights to the jib, measure the resulting forces using balances, and use trigonometry equations to calculate and compare the observed and theoretical forces in the jib and tie. The goal is to analyze how loads affect crane forces and to calculate the percentage error between observed and calculated values.

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Simple Jib Crane Apparatus

The document describes a simple jib crane apparatus used to find the forces in the jib and tie of a crane under different loads. The apparatus consists of a jib, tie rope, vertical post, and balances to measure the forces. Students attach weights to the jib, measure the resulting forces using balances, and use trigonometry equations to calculate and compare the observed and theoretical forces in the jib and tie. The goal is to analyze how loads affect crane forces and to calculate the percentage error between observed and calculated values.

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SIMPLE JIB CRANE APPARATUS

ANJALI SONI 2K19/CE/022

Experiment No.

OBJECTIVE:

To find out the forces in the Jib and tie of a Jib crane and to draw the force diagram for different loads.
Also calculate the percentage error between the calculated and observed values.

APPARATUS:

The Jib crane apparatus consists of a tubular shaped jib with a compression balance. The balance is
pivoted about an axis fitted to the base and a hook is attached to the other end from which a chain
hangs (to carry the weight). A vertical tubular rod (Post) carries hooks at different levels. One end of the
tie rope carrying a spring balance is attached to one end of the jib and the second end can be attached
to any of the hooks provided on the vertical tubular rod (Post). The vertical tubular rod is fixed to a base.

THEORY:

Triangle law of forces will be applied in this apparatus. It states" If two forces acting simultaneously on a
particle, be represented in magnitude and direction by the two sides of a triangle, taken in order; their
resultant may be represented in magnitude and direction by the third side of the triangle, taken in
opposite order.

PROCEDURE:

Step1: Note down the initial readings (or zero error) in the compression balances and the tension spring
balance separately.

Step2: Suspend a known wt (W) from the pt. A 1.e. the hook of the hanging chain and note down the
final readings of the balances separately.

Step3: Subtract the initial readings from the final readings. The difference between the two readings of
the tension spring balance will give the observed value of the force in the tie and that of the
compression balance, the observed value of the force in the Jib.
Step4: Measure the lengths of the vertical post, tie and jib.

Step5: From these measurements (taken to a suitable scale) draw the space diagram.

Step6: Select a suitable scale and draw be parallel to BC and cut equal to W. Draw ca parallel to CA and
ab parallel AB meeting at a. then vectors ca and ab represents forces in tie (tension) and jib
(compression) respectively.

Mathematically:

In A ABC, measure a, B and y.

Using sine law, we get

W⁄ Sinα = C⁄ Sin β = T⁄ sin y

The values of C and T can be calculated. The percentage error can be calculated in the observed and
calculated values of forces in the jib and tie.

Step7: Increase the weight at A and proceed as before. Take in this way about more readings.

OBSERVATION DATA SHEET:


Zero error (initial reading) in the tension spring balance=

Zero error (initial reading) in the compression balance=

Length of tie , cm=

Length of jib, cm=

Length of post, cm=

SNo. Final From Reading Observed forces Observed forces


balances from balances from balances
TIE (cm) JIB(cm) TIE (cm) JIB(cm)
1. 76.5 121.5 2.7 1.7
2. 78 120 3.4 5.1
3. 82 117 5.3 7.8

PRECAUTIONS:

• Do not suspend the wt (W) from A with a jerk.


• If the readings in compression balance are different for a same wt (W) then take three such
readings and find their mean.
• Take into account the zero error of the balances.
• Measure the lengths with a fine inextensible thread.

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