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    Lab 12 Forces in A Jib Crane

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    This experiment aims to determine the forces in members of a jib crane, which is a coplanar concurrent force system. A jib crane apparatus is used along with weights, measuring tape, and spring balances. Lami's theorem states that the forces are proportional to the sines of the angles between the forces. Weights are suspended and readings taken to find the experimental forces in the jib and tie, which are then determined graphically using Lami's theorem and compared to the experimental values to find the percentage error. The small errors show the equilibrium equations apply accurately for this concurrent force system.

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    Lab 12 Forces in A Jib Crane

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    This experiment aims to determine the forces in members of a jib crane, which is a coplanar concurrent force system. A jib crane apparatus is used along with weights, measuring tape, and spring balances. Lami's theorem states that the forces are proportional to the sines of the angles between the forces. Weights are suspended and readings taken to find the experimental forces in the jib and tie, which are then determined graphically using Lami's theorem and compared to the experimental values to find the percentage error. The small errors show the equilibrium equations apply accurately for this concurrent force system.

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    This experiment aims to determine the forces in members of a jib crane, which is a coplanar concurrent force system. A jib crane apparatus is used along with weights, measuring tape, and spring balances. Lami's theorem states that the forces are proportional to the sines of the angles between the forces. Weights are suspended and readings taken to find the experimental forces in the jib and tie, which are then determined graphically using Lami's theorem and compared to the experimental values to find the percentage error. The small errors show the equilibrium equations apply accurately for this concurrent force system.

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    Lab 12 Forces in A Jib Crane

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    Waqas Muneer Khan
    This experiment aims to determine the forces in members of a jib crane, which is a coplanar concurrent force system. A jib crane apparatus is used along with weights, measuring tape, and spring balances. Lami's theorem states that the forces are proportional to the sines of the angles between the forces. Weights are suspended and readings taken to find the experimental forces in the jib and tie, which are then determined graphically using Lami's theorem and compared to the experimental values to find the percentage error. The small errors show the equilibrium equations apply accurately for this concurrent force system.

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    Experiment # 12

    Determination of Forces in members of Jib Crane


    OBJECTIVE

    To determine forces in members of Jib Crane (Co-planer concurrent force system)

    APPARATUS

     Jib Crane apparatus


     Measuring Tape
     Standard Weights
     Hanger

    Fig1: Jib Crane Apparatus


    RELATED THEORY

    1) Coplanar Concurrent Forces

    The forces, which meet at one point and their lines of action also lie on the same plane are
    known as Coplanar Concurrent Forces.
    In Jib crane apparatus, Jib is a compression member, tie is tension member which takes the
    load W applied. These forces meet at a single point and lie in same plane.
    2) Lami’s Theorem

    If three coplanar forces acting on at point be in equilibrium, then each force is proportional
    to the sine of the angle between the other two.

    PROCEDURE

    1. Note the initial reading in the spring balance at Tie and spring support at the Jib.
    2. Suspend a known weight (W) in the hanger at the apex.
    3. Note the final readings in the spring balance and spring support.
    4. Determine the effective forces in the jib and tie. (Final reading – initial reading).
    5. Now find out the lengths of jib, tie, and post members with the help of measuring tape.
    6. Draw a space diagram using a suitable scale on a graph paper.
    7. Now, draw a vector diagram.
    8. Forces in the jib and tie members are found graphically by applying Lami’s Theorem.
    OBSERVATIONS AND CALCULATIONS

    Percentage
    Experimental
    Length Graphical Method Error
    Load, Observations
    Sr. (%)
    W
    No. Force in Force in Force in Force in
    Jib Tie Post
    Jib, J Tie, T Jib, J Tie, T Jib Tie
    N cm cm cm N N N N
    1
    2
    3
    Apply Lami’s theorem, to determine the forces in Jib and Tie:
    𝑊𝑊 𝑇𝑇 𝐽𝐽
    = =
    Sin θ sin β Sin α

    RESULTS

    T = Tension in Tie = __________ N.


    J = Compression in Jib = _____ N.
    Percentage errors in Jib and Tie (%) =
    The equilibrium equations applied for coplanar concurrent force system are valid as %
    deviation between theoretical & experimental values is small.

    PRECAUTIONS

    • The initial readings should be taken carefully.


    • Measures the angles accurately.

    APPLICATIONS

    Jib cranes are used for lifting heavy loads from one place to another.

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