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Mechanics of Materials Lab (Me-205L) : Experiment # 5
Mechanics of Materials Lab (Me-205L) : Experiment # 5
• OBJECTIVES
• Calculate theoretical deflection in beam using mathematical formula
• Measure actual deflection in beam using Dial Gauge
• Calculate the Percentage Error between theoretical and actual deflection
• Present your findings in a Lab Report with table, calculations, graph & discussion
F I X E D BEAM
• A rigid structural element which with both ends fixed in such a way so that there is no
rotation at the fixed ends, and the slope at the supports is zero.
D EFLECTIO N IN F I X E D BEA M
• Deflection in a Fixed Beam (for a point load at the center) is maximum at the center:
E X P E RIMENT - SETUP
• Apparatus
• Metal Beams (mild steel, brass, aluminium)
• Dial Gauge
• Meter Rod
• Vernier Caliper
• Weights
• Clamping Mechanism
• General Setup
EXPERIME N T - P R O C E D U R E
• Clamp the beam in the clamping mechanism in the fixed-beam manner.
• Measure the beam’s length, breadth and height using Meter Rod and Vernier Caliper.
• Adjust the dial gauge at the center of the beam.
• Add weights to the beam’s center and note the respective deflection (against the increasing
loads).
E X P E RIMENT – PRO C E D U R E (CONTD.)
• After noting the deflection of maximum load, decrease the loads and note the
respective Unloading Deflection.
• Take the average of the Loading and Unloading Deflections to attain the Actual
Deflection.
• Calculate the theoretical maximum deflection using standard formula.
• Compare the Theoretical & Actual Deflections by calculating their respective
Percentage Errors.
• Beam’s dimensions are used in • Breadth and Height are used to calculate the
calculating the Theoretical Deflection MOMENT OF INERTIA
Length L = 880 mm
Breadth (or width,W) b = 22 mm
Height (or thickness, t) h = 6 mm
ACTUAL V S . THEORETICAL DEFLEC TIO N
• Objective of the experiment is to compare the Actual Deflection with the Theoretical
Deflection in the Fixed Beam
• Percentage Error provides a numerical comparison between the actual and
theoretical deflection in the beam
• Thank you!
• Any Questions?