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OBJECTIVE: To measure the bending moment at a

normal section of a loaded beam and to check its


agreement with theory.

Introduction: A length of material supported horizontally and carrying vertical loads is called
a beam. The loading causes bending and transverse shearing. The loads and reactions are the 'external' forces
acting on the beam. They must be in equilibrium. However, the strength of the beam depends on 'internal'
forces or moments. This experiment demonstrates the nature of these internal forces and their dependence on
the external system of forces.

The experimental beam has been cut into two parts


and joined together by a pair of low friction precision
ball bearings. An underslung spring balance provides a
resisting moment, and also allows the section bending
moment to be measured. When load is applied to the
beams the spring balance is adjusted by means of a
thumb knob so that each beam is brought to a
horizontal resting position. The bending moment force
can then be recorded.

A hinged metal strip (HFC5a) to simulate the loading pattern of panelled girder for a more advanced
experiment on influence lines is optionally available.

procedure

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