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    SML4 Beam Deflection Jan11

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    This document contains an attendance form and instructions for conducting experiments on beam deflection. The experiments involve applying point loads to simply supported and cantilever beams and measuring the resulting deflection. Theoretical equations are provided to calculate deflection based on the beam's geometry and material properties. Students are instructed to perform load-deflection tests for beams of varying length, width, and thickness and to record the experimental and theoretical deflection values. They are then asked to plot the results and discuss any discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical values.

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    This document contains an attendance form and instructions for conducting experiments on beam deflection. The experiments involve applying point loads to simply supported and cantilever beams and measuring the resulting deflection. Theoretical equations are provided to calculate deflection based on the beam's geometry and material properties. Students are instructed to perform load-deflection tests for beams of varying length, width, and thickness and to record the experimental and theoretical deflection values. They are then asked to plot the results and discuss any discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical values.

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    This document contains an attendance form and instructions for conducting experiments on beam deflection. The experiments involve applying point loads to simply supported and cantilever beams and measuring the resulting deflection. Theoretical equations are provided to calculate deflection based on the beam's geometry and material properties. Students are instructed to perform load-deflection tests for beams of varying length, width, and thickness and to record the experimental and theoretical deflection values. They are then asked to plot the results and discuss any discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical values.

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    SML4 Beam Deflection Jan11

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    Sanjay Ragupathy
    This document contains an attendance form and instructions for conducting experiments on beam deflection. The experiments involve applying point loads to simply supported and cantilever beams and measuring the resulting deflection. Theoretical equations are provided to calculate deflection based on the beam's geometry and material properties. Students are instructed to perform load-deflection tests for beams of varying length, width, and thickness and to record the experimental and theoretical deflection values. They are then asked to plot the results and discuss any discrepancies between the experimental and theoretical values.

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    Received by:……………….

    MBB 2043 Solid Mechanics Experiment:………………..

    January 2011 Date & Time:……………….

    ATTENDANCE FORM

    EXPERIMENT SML4: BEAM DEFLECTION GROUP ID:

    DATE: LOCATION: 18-02-07

    NAME ID TIME IN SIGN

    To be filled by lab personnel


    Attendance Form & Pre-Lab
    ON TIME / LATE
    Received:
    Lab Report Received: ON TIME / LATE
    Remarks

    PRE-LAB ASSIGNMENT (2 points)


    1. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for a simply supported beam with a central point load. Derive the slope
    and deflection equations for this case.

    SML4-1
    2. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for a cantilever beam with an end point load. Derive the slope and
    deflection equations for this case.

    SML4-2
    SML4: Beam Deflection

    Introduction

    The experiments on simply supported and cantilever beams are carried out on the beam deflection apparatus. The
    beam deflection is indicated by a dial gauge displacement indicator. The apparatus can be used to investigate the
    relationship between the deflections and the applied loads, and also to determine the effects of variations in length
    and moment of inertia (cross sectional dimensions) on the beam deflection.

    Fig. 4.1: Beam Deflection Apparatus

    Theory
    P
    Simply Supported Beam with Central Point Load
    For this arrangement with the point load P, the deflection at the
    location where P is applied is:
    Pab 2 wt 3
    l b2 a2 where I a b
    6 EI l 12
    l
    and w, t are width and thickness of beam, respectively.

    Cantilever Beam With End Point Load


    P For this arrangement, it can be shown that the maximum
    deflection at the end point under the load P is:

    Pl 3 wt 3
    where I
    3EI 12
    l

    SML4-3
    Procedure

    Experiment 4.1: Simply Supported Beam with Central Point Load

    a b
    l

    Using two appropriate loads, carry out load-deflection tests for beams of the same material, but with two different
    length (l2 > l1), two different widths (w2 > w1), and two different thicknesses (t2 > t1). Note: a = b = l/2.

    Test 1: l1, w1, t1 Test 2: l2, w1, t1


    Test 3: l1, w1, t2 Test 4: l1, w2, t2

    For the effect of increasing l, compare tests 1 and 2. For the effect of increasing w, compare tests 3 and 4. For the
    effect of increasing t, compare tests 1 and 3.

    Experiment 4.2: Cantilever Beam With End Point Load

    Using two appropriate loads, carry out load-deflection tests for beams of the same material, but with two different
    lengths (l2 > l1), two different widths (w2 > w1), and two different thicknesses (t2 > t1). (Note: Lengths l1, l2 should
    not exceed 200 mm).

    Test 1: l1, w1, t1 Test 2: l2, w1, t1


    Test 3: l1, w1, t2 Test 4: l1, w2, t2

    For the effect of increasing l, compare tests 1 and 2. For the effect of increasing w, compare tests 3 and 4. For the
    effect of increasing t, compare tests 1 and 3.

    Data and Results (16 points)

    1. Experiment 4.1: Simply Supported Beam with Central Point Load

    Load, P Length, l Width, w Thickness, t Deflection, (mm) Error


    Test
    (N) (mm) (mm) (mm) Experiment Theoretical %

    SML4-4
    2. Experiment 4.2: Cantilever Beam with End Point Load

    Load, P Length, l Width, w Thickness, t Deflection, (mm) Error


    Test
    (N) (mm) (mm) (mm) Experiment Theoretical %

    3. For both experiments, plot the following graphs for both experimental and theoretical values:

    i. Deflection against Load for different lengths


    ii. Deflection against Load for different widths
    iii. Deflection against Load for different thicknesses

    Represent the theoretical values as a line and superimpose the experimental results as points on the same graph.

    Discussions (5 points)

    1. Compare the experimental and theoretical values. Discuss any discrepancies.

    2. From the results obtained, discuss how the data can be used in engineering design.

    SML4-5

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