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 Experiments

  1. Universal Frame
  2. Universal Supports
  3. High Mechanical Advantage Loader
  4. Data Analysis
  5. Moment of Inertia
  6. Deformation of Non-Prismatic Bars
  7. Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
  8. Exceptional Loads in Deflection of Beams
  9. Buckling of Columns
  10. Impending Motion
  11. Differential Pulleys
  12. Mechanical Advantage and Motion of Belt Drives
  13. Lumped Mass Vibration Apparatus

Experiments:  In Development

  1. Mechanical Advantage and Motion in Gear Trains
  2. Universal Combined Stress
  3. Impact Loading

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Moment of Inertia

Using linear measurement tools, students measure common beam sections and calculate moment of inertia and strength to weight ratios.

Experiment Time : 1 Hour


 

This experiment is designed to investigate:

  1. The selection of linear measurement tools.
  2. The calculation of area moment of inertia.
  3. Calculation of 'strength to weight ratios'.
  4. Comparison of 'strength to weight ratios' between similar sections (ie. solid round vs. round tubing).
  5. Determination of mass moment of inertia of a pulley
  6. Comparison of hand calculated mass moment of inertia calculations with computer generated results.

Time Requirements (for a recommended group size of 2 to 3 people):

  • Setup Time: 10 minutes
  • Experiment Time: 60 minutes

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