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UEME1132
Statics
Ms. Lam Foong Sin
M = Wx
The bending moment is balanced by an equal and opposite moment exerted by the
material of the beam at X, called the moment of resistance. The bending moment is positive if
its effect makes the beam to sag at the section considered. If the moment tends to make the
beam bend upward or hog at the section, it is negative.
For any value of x, the relationship between load W and shearing force F is :W = dF / dx
And the relationship between shearing force and bending moment M is :F = dM / dx
Experiments
Shear force and bending moment experiment for concentrated load.
1. Set up the 2 edge supports on the base of the structural test frame at a distance of
800mm from edge to edge.
2. Place the shear force apparatus on the supports.
3. Horizontally align the beam by adjusting the screws.
4. Place the weight hanger in the centre of the beam (400mm from the support).
5. Adjust the screws to repeat horizontal beam alignment.
6. Zero the shear force and bending moment dynamometers.
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7. Place the weights as given in table below and note the shear force and bending.
8. When placing each weight make sure horizontal beam alignment is carried out and the
dynamometers are zeroed.
9. Calculate the percentage error for each set of reading.
Weight
Force
(g)
(N)
Shear
Force
experiment
Shear Force
calculation
error
Bending
Bending
moment
moment
experiment
calculation
%
error
Weight
Force
(g)
(N)
Shear
Force
experiment
Shear Force
calculation
error
Bending
Bending
moment
moment
experiment
calculation
Comment on the difference in reading between the experimental value and the calculated
value for both shear force and bending moment.
%
error