Description
One of a range of experiment modules that fi t to the Structures platform, this product helps students to understand the nature of buckling in slender beams that simulate ‘struts’. Students fi t one of a choice of struts between the two major parts of the product. One part has a hand-operated control to apply the buckling force. The other part has a load cell to measure the applied load. Students apply a buckling force to a strut, measuring the load and the point at which the strut collapses or ‘buckles’. Students use textbook equations, including Euler’s theory to predict the buckling loads, comparing them with measured results. This helps confirm the reliability of the textbook equations and the accuracy of the experiment results. This product includes specimen struts of different lengths for comparison of the buckling loads. It also includes different strut end fixings for comparisons of how they affect the buckling load and shape of the strut as it buckles. A Vernier caliper (included) allows students to measure the cross-section of the struts. The load cell connects to the USB interface hub of the Structures platform for computer display and data acquisition (VDAS® Onboard).
Learning outcomes
- Strut length and the collapse load
- Euler’s critical load
- Slenderness ratio
- Effective length
- The collapse load and strut fixings, including:
- Pinned-pinned
- Fixed-pinned
- Fixed-fixed
Specifications
ATICO is committed to a programme of continuous improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specifcation without prior notice.
Dimensions and weight:
Nett (assembled): 830 mm long x 260 mm front to back and 115 mm high and 12 kg
Approximate primary packed (with storage tray): 0.09 m3 and 14 kg
Space Needed:
1500 mm x 600 mm, level bench or desk Items Included:
Two main parts: a load application assembly end and a load measurement assembly
Selection of fi ve diff erent length struts of aluminium: each of nominal 20 mm x 2 mm cross-section
Interchangeable end fi xings
Hexagon tools
Cable
Vernier caliper
Storage tray
Comprehensive user guide
Operating Conditions
- Operating environment: Laboratory
- Storage temperature range:–25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
- Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
- Operating relative humidity range: 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
