Euler Buckling of A Column: Structures

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STR12
Euler Buckling of a Column
Experiment for the study of buckling of slender columns and the relationships
between length, end fixing conditions and buckling load. Mounts on the
Structures test frame and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition
unit and software.
Screenshot of the optional Structures

S oftwa re
K ey f e at u res Learning outcomes

• Allows safe and practical experiments into • Euler buckling loads
buckling of struts
• Relationship between strut length and collapse
• Realistic and verifiable experiments results load
• Optional TecQuipment’s Structures Software • Relationship between various end-fixing
package for extra ‘virtual’ experiments that conditions and collapse load
simulate and confirm the results from your
• Nature of deflection and deflected shapes with
hardware and allow extended experiments
various end-fixing conditions
• Optional STR2000 unit with TecQuipment’s
Structures Software package for automatic data Key specifications
acquisition and virtual experiments • Five aluminium test struts
• One of many interchangeable experiment • Three different fixing conditions
modules from TecQuipment’s modern, flexible
and cost-effective Structures teaching system • Hand-operated loading mechanism with 500 N
load cell
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Description Essential Base U nit
The experiment hardware fits onto a Structures Test Frame • Structures Test Frame (STR1)
(STR1, available separately). Students compress aluminium
columns (struts) using a screw mechanism. The equipment Essential Anc illary
uses chucks to hold the struts and allows different end- • Digital Force Display (STR1a)
fixing conditions. An integral load cell connected to a
Digital Force Display (STR1a, available separately) displays
the load on the strut as it is compressed. A magnetic
R ec o mmend ed Anc illar ies
deflection scale shows how much the strut buckles. • Automatic Data Acquisition Unit (STR2000) for
Students continue compressing the strut until reaching the automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments
critical buckling load. They then repeat the experiment
using different strut lengths or fixing conditions, analysing
their results.
The equipment includes strut storage space and five
different sizes of aluminium strut.
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 860 mm
student’s learning experience. Test strut
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 that
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
• ISO9001 certified manufacturer
220 mm


STR12

O p e rat i n g C on di ti ons Detailed Specifications
O per at ing env iro nme n t: TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous
Laboratory improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the
design and product specifcation without prior notice.
Storage temperature range:
Net t dimensio ns a nd weight:
–25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
860 x 220 x 85 mm, 8 kg
O per at ing t emper at ur e r a n ge :
Packed dimensio ns a nd weight:
+5°C to +40°C
Approximately 0.12 m3, 10 kg
O per at ing r el at iv e hum i d i ty r a n ge :
Test struts:
80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at
40°C • 5 x aluminium alloy (section 2 mm x 20 mm)
Lengths: 300 mm, 350 mm, 400 mm, 450 mm and
500 mm
Fixing co ndit io ns:
• Fixed both ends
• Pinned both ends or
• Fixed one end and pinned at the other
Load application and measurement:
Hand-operated loading mechanism with 500 N load cell
Accesso ries:
• Set of different chucks
• Vernier
• Tools
• Lead to connect to Digital Force Display (STR1a)


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K ey f e at u res Learning outcomes

TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, long eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK

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Euler Buckling of a Column

For automatic data acquisition of your experiment results,

TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, long eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK

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Euler Buckling of a Column

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