Lab Manual Calculations

Critical Frames

X Frame

Actual = 7.83mm

Since the length in laboratory is limited to 1m. The loads must be interpolated

By sealing to a span of 0.6m and an overhang of 0.2m in both sides with a limit of 25N load:
476.9(1000) 95380
= =
15 3
95380 83.005(1000)
= ; = 2.61 3
3
95380 322.3(1000)
= ; = 10.14 11
3
= 0.32mm

Y Frame

Actual = 1.86 mm

211.8995(1000)
= = 8475.98
25
2.95(1000)
8475.98 = ; = 0.35 1

4.5(1000)
8475.98 = ; = 0.53 1

= 2.82mm

Scaling Factor:

X-Frame
95380
=
3
3.25 65
= =
0.6 12
Y-Frame

= 8475.98
3.55 71
= =
0.6 12

Converting Experimental Deflection to Laboratory Deflection

ELab = 205 GPa EActual = 30 GPa

ILab = 1667 m4 IActual = 1898437500

= [ ] ( )( )
()

X Frame
205(1667) 95380 65
= 0.32 [ ]( )( )
(30)(1898437500) 3 12
= 0.33
Y-Frame

205(1667) 71
= 2.82 [ ] (8475.98) ( )
(30)(1898437500) 12
= 0.85

X Frame

0.33 7.83
% = ( ) 100 = 183.82%
(0.33 + 7.83)
2
Y- Frame

0.85 1.86
% = ( ) 100 = 74.54%
(0.85 + 1.86)
2
Summary:

Beam Actual Assembly Laboratory Assembly Percent Max Allowable

Length Deformation Length Deformation Difference Deflection
X-Frame 3.25m 7.83mm 0.6m 0.33mm 183.82% 13.5417
Y-Frame 3.55m 1.86mm 0.6m 0.85mm 74.54% 14.7917