Description and Specification for Lab Tenders
Astra Scientific Unsymmetrical Bending Apparatus with Data Acquisition.
Description:
An experimental apparatus to investigate deflection and stability within a structure in relation to beams with unsymmetrical sections.
The experiment hardware fitted a Structures Test Frame. It examines the vertical and horizontal deflection of different asymmetrical sections at various angles and loads.
Two multi-way chucks hold a test specimen vertically. One chuck has an indexing system for rotating the beam in set increments. This changes the angle of loading. The other chuck and a weight hanger apply a variable load. Two digital deflection indicators measure deflection in the x and y directions. An interchangeable plate allows students to find the shear center of the specimen.
The Operation Manual provides details of the equipment including sample experiment results. The Operation Manual describes how to use the equipment and gives experiment procedures.