MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

LAB ASSIGNMENTS/REPORTS

Student Name: Manjinder Singh Student ID: 230002595

Mechanical Lab: Reaction of forces

Section Weighting Scored 1- 5 Mark

 Failure to attend will result in a Zero mark.
 Any evidence of copying will result in a Zero mark (for
all involved students).

Objective and Relevant theory 3

Assumptions 1
Method of data collection 2
Raw data 2
Calculations/ observations 3
Use of graphs 1
Discussion 4
Conclusion 2
Participation 2
Marks will be deducted for;
 Poor use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
 Incorrect or missing units of measure. Up to
 Unsupported arguments or conclusions. 10% off
 Unstated assumptions in either data or calculations.
 Failure to present the original data collected.

Final mark, % (total weighted mark)

Total marks /100

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Declaration:

By submitting this assessment, I ……………Manjinder Singh………………, confirm that the work in

this assessment is my work. Any citations are appropriately referenced.

Signature: Manjinder Singh

Date of submission: 18-Mar-24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................3
1. OBJECTIVE AND RELEVANT THEORY..............................................................4
1.1. Objective....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Relevant Theory............................................................................................................................................ 4
2. ASSUMPTIONS....................................................................................................4
2.1. Equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Processes Used............................................................................................................................................ 4
3. METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION......................................................................4
3.1. Procedure...................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. RAW DATA...........................................................................................................4
4.1. Test Record Sheet................................................................................................4
5. CALCULATIONS/OBSERVATIONS.....................................................................4
5.1. Calculations..........................................................................................................4
5.2. Observations/Analysis..........................................................................................4
6. DISCUSSION........................................................................................................4
7. CONCLUSION......................................................................................................4
8. REFERENCES.....................................................................................................4

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1. OBJECTIVE AND RELEVANT THEORY

1.1. Objective

Ans. The purpose of this experiment is to determine the Support Reactions for a
Point-loaded, Simply-Supported Beam.

1.2. Relevant Theory

 For a simply supported beam under point load, the support reaction force can be
calculated based on the static equilibrium principle. According to Newton's third
law, the sum of the forces acting on a stationary object is zero, and the sum of the
torques at any point is also zero. This allows you to calculate support responses.

2. ASSUMPTIONS
2.1. Equipment

 Two Load Cells

 One digital deflection indicator
 Two weight hangers
 A set of weights
 One of the beams

2.2. Processes Used

 Static equilibrium principles

 Calculation of support reactions

3. METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

3.1. Procedure
 The procedure involves setting up the experiment, applying the load, and recording the necessary
information and measurements.

 Set up the beam apparatus SM1004 on a stable surface.

 Ensure that the beam is simply-supported with supports at both ends.
 Measure the distance from the support to the point of load application.
 Check the beam apparatus sensor meter it should be zero before applying load.
 Apply the load using weights until a point load is achieved.
 Record the applied load.
 Repeat steps 4 to 5 times for different weights
 Remove the load and record any necessary measurement.

4. RAW DATA
4.1. Test Record Sheet
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 This raw data is in mm value which needs to convert into newton value
 By multiply mm value by 10.

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Ex 1 W1 W2 Ex2 W1 W2 Ex3 W1 W2
(5N) (0) (10N) (0) (15N) (0)
0.34 0.07 0.67 0.21 0.97 0.33
0.32 0.04 0.66 0.20 0.98 0.33
0.33 0.08 0.65 0.20 0.98 0.32
0.32 0.05 0.65 0.19 0.98 0.32
0.33 0.04 0.64 0.20 0.98 0.32
Average 0.33 0.05 Average 0.64 0.20 Average 0.97 0.32
value value value

Ex4 W1 W2 Ex5 W1 W2
(20N (0) (30N) (0)
)
1.34 0.51 2.03 0.82
1.37 0.49 2.03 0.77
1.35 0.51 2.02 0.80
1.35 0.48 2.02 0.78
1.36 0.50 2.02 0.78
Average 1.35 0.49 Average 2.02 0.79
value value

Ex6 W1 W2 Ex7 W1 W2 Ex8 W1 W2

(0) (5N) (0) (10N) (0) (15N)
0.12 0.27 0.26 0.65 0.39 1.07
5. C
ALC
0.12 0.28 0.24 0.63 0.38 1.05 ULA
0.11 0.26 0.24 0.62 0.39 1.04 TIO
0.11 0.25 0.24 0.63 0.38 1.04 NS/
0.11 0.25 0.23 0.63 0.38 1.06
Average 0.11 0.26 Average 0.24 0.63 Average 0.38 1.05
value value value

Ex9 W1 W2 Ex10 W1 W2
(0) (20N) (0) (30N)
0.49 1.02 0.79 1.06
0.50 1.04 0.76 1.06
0.50 1.04 0.76 1.04
0.50 1.05 0.77 1.02
0.50 1.05 0.77 1.00
Average 0.49 1.04 Average 0.77 1.03
value value

Ex11 W1 W2 Ex12 W1 W2 Ex13 W1 W2

(5N) (5N) (10N) (10N) (15N) (15N)
0.44 0.41 0.91 0.91 1.40 0.99
0.43 0.38 0.90 0.86 1.37 1.00
0.44 0.36 0.91 0.86 1.37 0.99
0.45 0.41 0.91 0.88 1.37 1.00
0.45 0.45 0.92 0.91 1.40 1.01
Average 0.44 0.40 Average 0.91 0.88 Average 1.38 0.98
value value value
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Ex14 W1 W2 Ex15 W1 W2
(20N (20N) (30N) (30N)
 OBSERVATIONS

5.1. Calculations
Table: Experimental values

(∆) = % Error=100 x (∆)

R1 (N ) W 1 (N ) W 2 (N ) R2 (N ) R1 + R2 (N ) W 1 +W 2(N )
( R 1+ R 2 )−( W 1+W 2 ) / (w1+ w 2)
3.3 5 0 0.6 3.9 5 1.1 22%
6.5 10 0 2.0 8.5 10 1.5 15%
9.8 15 0 3.2 13 15 2 13.3%
13.5 20 0 4.9 18.4 20 1.6 8%
20.2 30 0 7.9 28.1 30 1.9 6.3%
1.1 0 5 2.6 3.7 5 1.3 26%
2.4 0 10 6.3 8.7 10 1.3 13%
3.8 0 15 10.5 14.3 15 0.7 4.6%
4.9 0 20 10.4 15.3 20 4.7 23.5%
7.7 0 30 10.4 18.1 30 11.9 39.6%
4.4 5 5 4.0 8.4 10 1.6 16%
9.1 10 10 8.8 17.9 20 2.1 10.5%
13.8 15 15 9.9 23.7 30 6.3 21%
18.9 20 20 10.6 29.5 40 10.5 26.2%
28.9 30 30 11.7 40.6 60 19.4 32.3%

Table: Theorical values

(∆) = % Error=100 x (∆)
R1 (N ) W 1 (N ) W 2 (N ) R2 (N ) R1 + R2 (N ) W 1 +W 2(N )
( R 1+ R 2 )−( W 1+W 2 ) / (w1+ w 2)
3.6 5 0 1.4 5 5 0 0
7.2 10 0 2.8 10 10 0 0
10.7 15 0 4.3 15 15 0 0
14.3 20 0 5.7 20 20 0 0
21.4 30 0 8.6 30 30 0 0
1.4 0 5 3.6 5 5 0 0
2.9 0 10 7.1 10 10 0 0
4.3 0 15 10.7 15 15 0 0
5.7 0 20 14.3 20 20 0 0
8.6 0 30 21.4 30 30 0 0
5 5 5 5 10 10 0 0
10 10 10 10 20 20 0 0
15 15 15 15 30 30 0 0
20 20 20 20 40 40 0 0
30 30 30 30 60 60 0 0

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  Figure 1 Force Diagram for the Simply-supported Beam Experiment.

 THEORICAL CALCULATION

F1 F2

L1 = 200mm

R1 L2 =500mm R2

L= 700mm

 Here f1 = 5N, f2= 0

R1 + R2 = 5N

EMI = 0: -f1x 200 x 10^-3 + R2 x 700 x 10^-3 = 0

R2= 5 x 200 x10^-3 / 700 x 10^-3 = 1.42 N

R1= 5 - 1.42 = 3.58N

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R2= 1.42N, R1 = 3.58N

 Here f1=0, f2= 5N

R1 + R2 = 5N

EMI = 0: f2 x 500 x 10^-3 + R2 x 700 x 10^-3 = 0

R2= 5 x 500 x10^-3 / 700 x 10^-3 = 3.57N

R1= 5 – 3.57 = 1.43N

R2= ,3.57N, R1 = 1.43N

Here f1= 5, f2= 5

EF=0: R1+R2 = F1+F2

= 5N+5N

= 10N

EM=0: F1 x L1 – F2 x L2 + R2 x L = 0

R2= F1 x L1 + F2 x L2 / L

= 5 x 200 x 10^-3 + 5 x 500 x 10^-3 / 700 x 10^-3

R2 = 5N

R1= 10 – 5

= 5N R1= 5N, R2= 5N

5.2. Observations/Analysis

 Calculate support reactions using the provided data.

 Determine any percentage error between calculated and expected values.

6. DISCUSSION

The difference in theoretical and experimental reaction forces may occur due to some sources of errors,
 Beam may initially have deflected.
 Length could not measure accurately.
 Beam hasn’t level properly.
 Atmospheric pressure could also effect.

T α β θ τ G Shear Strain
66.3375 0 0.008197 0.008197 232.0216 1217868 0.000190515
124.25 0 0.014285 0.014285 434.576 1308867 0.000332025
89.375 0 0.017998 0.017998 312.5974 747243.2 0.000418334
84.175 0.013513 0.02702 0.013508 294.4099 937716 0.000313965
169.275 0.009009 0.03602 0.027012 592.0551 943002.1 0.000627841
C1 C2 J
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0.725 0.63338 0.18109
Conclusion
As a result, from this experiment, we were able to analyze the
deformation of the circular shaft when subjected to torque. We also learned
the test method to obtain the shear modulus of elasticity for materials.
From the data shown, the shear modulus of elasticity G is affected mainly
by the load applied and its position, and the angle theta from before and
after the load is applied. As the value of theta increases, the shear modulus
of elasticity decreases. Furthermore, an increase in either the load or the
distance from the load to the center, will result in an increase in the shear
modulus of elasticity.
7. CONCLUSION

 In this experiment we have discussed about Support Reactions for a Point-loaded,

Simply-Supported Beam.

 We got 2 types of values one is theorical value which we got by using formulas
and other is experimental values which we got by practical lab experiment using
SG1004 beam apparatus.

 After getting both theorical and experimental value we compare both value we got
different values due to some sources of errors.

8. REFERENCES

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