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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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Deformation of Non-prismatic Bars

Using springs, this experiment examines the axial deformation of both prismatic and non-prismatic bars.

Experiment Time: 1 Hour
 

 

     
 

This experiment is designed to investigate:

  1. Each of the parameters of the deformation equation δ = Σ (Fi Li / Ai Ei) sample configurations are shown below, click on the image for a larger view
  2. The use of simple tools to create meaningful and yet conceivable experiments


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

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

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