Theory The fixed end moment of a fixed end beam is given by; MFAB = -W * a * b2/L2 MFBA = -W * a2 * b/L2 Apparatus

1. Two supports that can measure moment. (Refer to attachment) 2. A steel beam 3. A set of weights Procedure 1. Please refer to attachment for experimental set up. 2. Fixed the two supports tightly to the base with the distant between them equals to the span of the beam. 3. Check that the load cell is properly secured to the pivoting plate. 4. Place the ends of the beam between the clamping plates of the supports and tightened the two screws to fixed the beam. 5. Clipped the load hanger at the position where the beam is to be loaded. 6. Connect the load cell from the support pier to the display unit, each load cell occupying one terminal on the display. 7. Switch on the display and beginning with channel 1 record the initial reading for each channel. 8. Place a suitable load on the load hanger and record the reading of each load cell. 9. Increase the load on the load hanger and record the pier reaction. (1) (2)

Results Beam Span Distance of load from support A Fixed end moment (exp) = 1000 mm = 497 mm

= (V * 55) Nmm

Load On The Beam N 0 5 10 15 20 25 Load On Beam (W)

Load Cell Reading At Support A N - 0.1 11 22.3 33.7 45.2 56.6 Fixed End Moment At Support A Nmm MF (Exp) = MF (Theory), VA * 55 refer equation 1 5.5 0 605 628.7 1226.5 1257.5 1853.5 1886.2 2486 2514.9 3113 3143.6

Load Cell Reading At Support B, HB N 11.1 22.1 32.9 43.8 54.7 65.6 Fixed End Moment At Support B Nmm MF (Ujikaji) = MF (Theory), VB * 55 refer equation 2 610.5 0 1215.5 621.2 1809.5 1242.5 2409 1863.7 3008.5 2484.9 3608 3106.1

0 5 10 15 20 25