Structures Mechanics Lab
The Structures Mechanics Lab provides facilities for conducting experiments to understand the behavior of structural elements and verify structural theories.
Experiments
Bending Moments and Shear Force in a Beam
- Bending moment variation at the point of loading
- Variation of bearing moment away from the point of loading
- Examination of various other loading cases, including loads traversing the beam
- Shear force variation with an increasing point load
- Variation of shear force for various loading
Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre
- Horizontal and vertical deflection of different asymmetrical sections at various angles
- Horizontal and vertical deflection of different asymmetrical sections at various loads
Pin Jointed Truss
- Strains in various members of a pin jointed truss
- Forces in various members of a pin jointed truss
Three Hinged Arch
- Horizontal thrust at the springing of a three hinged arch
- Influence line diagram for horizontal thrust
Column and Struts
- Euler's buckling load for a column with different end conditions
- Effect of eccentricity of loading on the buckling load
Continuous Beam
- Reactions at the supports of a continuous beam
- Influence line diagram for reaction at the supports
Curved Member
- Horizontal and vertical deflection of a curved member
- Strains in a curved member
Suspension Bridge
- Horizontal thrust at the springing of a suspension bridge
- Influence line diagram for horizontal thrust