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STR2 Bending Moments in a Beam
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STRUCTURES
Shows and proves the basic theory
of bending moments in a beam
• High-quality structures teaching module for students of mechanical, civil and structural engineering
• Allows safe and practical experiments into bending moments in a beam
• Realistic and verifiable experiment results
• Optional TecQuipment’s Structures Software package for extra ‘virtual’ experiments that simulate
and confirm the results from your hardware and allow extended experiments
• Optional STR2000 unit with TecQuipment’s Structures Software package for automatic data
acquisition and virtual experiments
• One of many interchangeable experiment modules from TecQuipment’s modern, flexible and costeffective Structures teaching system
• Ideal for classroom demonstrations, or students working in pairs or small groups
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Screenshot of the optional
TecQuipment Structures Software
• TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK
• T +44 115 972 2611 • F +44 115 973 1520 • E info@tecquipment.com • W www.tecquipment.com
• An ISO 9001 certified company
STR2 Bending Moments in a Beam
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STRUCTURES
Description
The experiment hardware is a simply supported beam ‘cut’
by a pivot. The beam fixes to the Structures Test Frame
(STR1, available separately). Students apply loads at set
positions using hangers holding various masses. To stop
the beam collapsing, a moment arm bridges the cut onto
a load cell thus reacting (and measuring) the bending
moment force. A Digital Force Display (STR1a, available
separately) displays forces during experiments.
The lecturer guide provides details of the equipment
including sample experiment results. The student guide
describes how to use the equipment and gives experiment
procedures.
For extra ‘virtual’ experiments, TecQuipment can supply
the optional TecQuipment Structures Software (STRS), for
use on a suitable computer. The virtual experiments
simulate the tests you can perform with the hardware.
They also extend the choice of tests beyond that available
using only the hardware, for example: higher loads,
uniform loads or different test specimens. This extends the
student’s learning experience.
For automatic data acquisition of your experiment results,
TecQuipment can supply the optional Automatic Data
Acquisition Unit (STR2000). Supplied as standard with the
STR2000 is TecQuipment’s Structures Software which
displays and logs your experiment results and gives the
extra virtual experiments.
Standard Features
• Supplied with lecturer guide and student guide
• Five-year warranty
• Made in accordance with the latest European Union
directives
Experiments
• Bending moment variation at the point of loading
• Variation of bending moment away from the point of
loading
• Examination of various other loading cases, including
loads traversing the beam
Essential Base Unit
• Structures Test Frame (STR1)
Essential Ancillaries
• Digital Force Display (STR1a)
Recommended Ancillary
• Automatic Data Acquisition Unit (STR2000) for
automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments
Operating Conditions
Operating environment:
Laboratory
Storage temperature range:
–25ºC to +55ºC (when packed for transport)
Operating temperature range:
+5ºC to +40ºC
Operating relative humidity range:
80% at temperatures < 31ºC decreasing linearly to 50% at
40ºC
Specification
Nett dimensions and weight:
660 mm x 235 m x 90 mm, 3.5 kg
Packed dimensions and weight:
Approximately 0.078 m3, 6 kg
Loads:
5 weight hangers and 150 x 10 g masses
Hanger supports:
24 loading positions along the beam, 20 mm apart
Force measurement:
Electronic load cell