Lab Session No: 05

Objective:

“To determine the deflection of a simply supported beam loaded by an eccentric

point load and compare it with theoretical value.”

Apparatus:
➢ Deflection of Beam Apparatus
➢ Dial Indicator
➢ Weights and hanger
➢ Metre Rod
➢ Vernier Calliper
W

p q
L

Description

Shear force and BM diagram

Procedure:
1. Set the deflection of beam apparatus on a horizontal surface
2. Set the dial indicator to zero
3. Apply the loads on the hanger and measure the deflection using dial indicator
4. Calculate the Modulus of Elasticity of the material of the beam

Observations and Calculations:

𝑊𝑝2 𝑞2
𝑦=
3𝐸𝐼𝐿

Distance of Load from Support A=p=

Distance of Load from Support B=q=

Least Count of Dial Indicator =

Least Count of Vernier calliper =

Effective length of beam =

Breadth of the Beam =

Height of the Beam =

Moment of Inertia of the Beam (I=bh3/12)

 Load
No. of Applied Theoretical Deflection Percentage
Obs. W(N) Deflection y(mm) yc=(Wp^2*q^2)/3EIL Error
Loading Unloading Avg
1
2
3
4
5

Specimen Calculation:
Comments

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