The demands of modern, technically sophisticated designs require a solid understanding of the strength and deformation of components. Different load states can be simulated in load experiments and the reaction to the load recorded and analysed. This makes it possible to demonstrate the load bearing capacity of the design by means of experiment. The frame for load tests has been designed specifically for experiments in the fields of steelwork and civil engineering. Large components at a 1:1 scale are studied. The frame is delivered in prefabricated parts that must be assembled on site. This makes it possible to transport the separate parts through normal doorways. The frame is set up on four adjustable and vibration-damping feet. The generous operating area is designed as a double frame so that longer components can also be studied.
Learning Objectives/Experiments
Together with the accessories
Bending tests
Load tests
Compression tests
Features
Load tests on components from steelwork and civil engineering
Specially designed for large components at a 1:1 scale
Wide range of applications thanks to extensive accessories
Specification
Investigation of components at 1:1 scale from steelwork and civil engineering
Frame is delivered in parts, transport through normal doorways possible
Large operating area, designed as a double frame, also suitable for very long components
Mounted on 4 adjustable vibration-damping feet
Hydraulically operated load application device for generating compressive forces available as an accessory
Optionally available load application device mounted on rollers; it contains 1 load application device, It contains 2 load application devices
Load application devices can be positioned at any point on the frame
Experiments with different components such as beams, girders or frames possible
Plane truss with strain gauge for force measurement available as accessoryp
Technical Data
Frame
steel profiles: U 400, St52
frame opening WxH: 4100x1700mm
clear span in the double frame: 635mm
Test loads
centre position: max. 300kN
off-centre: max. 2x 200kN
