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    Woods Beams in Flexure

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    This document describes an experiment to measure the flexural properties of timber beams, including modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and failure points. The experiment involves applying a load at the center of wooden beam specimens and recording the resulting deflections. Beam deflections are then compared to calculated values based on modulus of rupture equations. Load-deflection data is collected from multiple specimens and plotted on a graph to analyze beam behavior under increasing loads. The results show a large margin of error between measured and calculated deflections, indicating the equations are only accurate for small loads and deflections.

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    This document describes an experiment to measure the flexural properties of timber beams, including modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and failure points. The experiment involves applying a load at the center of wooden beam specimens and recording the resulting deflections. Beam deflections are then compared to calculated values based on modulus of rupture equations. Load-deflection data is collected from multiple specimens and plotted on a graph to analyze beam behavior under increasing loads. The results show a large margin of error between measured and calculated deflections, indicating the equations are only accurate for small loads and deflections.

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    This document describes an experiment to measure the flexural properties of timber beams, including modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and failure points. The experiment involves applying a load at the center of wooden beam specimens and recording the resulting deflections. Beam deflections are then compared to calculated values based on modulus of rupture equations. Load-deflection data is collected from multiple specimens and plotted on a graph to analyze beam behavior under increasing loads. The results show a large margin of error between measured and calculated deflections, indicating the equations are only accurate for small loads and deflections.

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    Woods Beams in Flexure

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    This document describes an experiment to measure the flexural properties of timber beams, including modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and failure points. The experiment involves applying a load at the center of wooden beam specimens and recording the resulting deflections. Beam deflections are then compared to calculated values based on modulus of rupture equations. Load-deflection data is collected from multiple specimens and plotted on a graph to analyze beam behavior under increasing loads. The results show a large margin of error between measured and calculated deflections, indicating the equations are only accurate for small loads and deflections.

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    WOODS BEAMS IN FLEXURE

    AIM: To find out the Flexure properties of timber such that modulus of rupture,
    modulus of elasticity, & failure.

    LABORATORY SETUP

    This lab experiment will measure the deflections of wooden beams that are loaded
    at the midpoint of their lengths, or span. This experiment will also then compare
    the observed deflections with the ones that are actually calculated
    THEORY:

    The main theory working behind this is wood is easily available and have lost cost
    and durable so that it is used as civil engineering material.

    Wood is also from light framed structural systems as well as in short span bridges
    and docks. Hence, analysis of wood beam in flexure is critical.

    Modulus of Rupture (R) can be calculated by

    R = M/I

    Where, I = Moment of Inertia i.e. b*(h^3)/12

    M = Bending moment i.e. p*L/12

    L = Span of Beam

    B = Average width of beam

    h = Average height of beam

    Types of Failure in Static Bending:

    (a) Simple Tension


    (b) Cross grain Tension
    (c) Splintery Tension
    (d) Brash Tension
    (e) Compression
    (f) Horizontal Shear
    PROCEDURE:

    1. Place the wood specimen so that load will be applied at the center of
    beam.

    2. Apply the load continuously throughout the test at the rate of 10 in/min.

    3. Record the load deflection curve up to or beyond maximum or breaking or


    failure point.
    4. Finally note the load and deflection of first failure, maximum loads &
    points of sudden change. Also, plot the load deformation data.

    5. Find out type of Failure.

    LOAD VERSUS DEFLECTION:

    (Find by experimental data i.e. used from Data record)

    Use 5 Data for each specimen


    1. Data for first specimen:
    S.No. Load(lb) Deflection(in)
    1 100 0.05
    2 150 0.07
    3 230 0.11
    4 480 0.20
    5 750 0.32
    2. Data for Second specimen:
    S.No. Load(lb) Deflection(in)
    1 190 0.13
    2 350 0.23
    3 440 0.29
    4 570 0.37
    5 620 0.43

    3. Data for Third specimen:


    S.No. Load(lb) Deflection(in)
    1 180 0.13
    2 350 0.26
    3 440 0.32
    4 505 0.39
    5 585 0.435
    GRAPH: LOAD VERSUS DEFLECTION

    Conclusions

    The system functions by using metal bending bars of varying thickness and
    stiffness to deform the test specimen. The force applied is measured by use of a
    built-in calibration and calculation system. Due to the large margin of error from
    the measured and calculated results, the experimental results are not acceptable
    for practical application. At maximum deflection, the percentage of error of the
    experimental result for wood is 65% - 70%. One cause for this error occurs
    because the equations used are accurate in small deflections and loads easily
    handled by the material tested. The percentage error for steel is 60 % to 75 %.
    Also, Hooke's law is only valid for a portion of the elastic range for some
    materials, including wood

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