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Shear Force in a Beam
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Teaching Product Ref STR3 |
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Hardware
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Virtual Experiment
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TQ's Shear Force in a Beam teaching apparatus enables a range of laboratory, classroom and computer-based experiments for civil, mechanical and structural engineering students. It gives exceptional visualisation of shearing action and proof of the theory of shear force in a beam.
Experiments include:
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Shear force variation with an increasing point load |
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Variation of shear force for various loading conditions |
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Examination of various other loading cases and their effect on shear force, including loads traversing the beam |
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| To ensure it meets your teaching needs, TQ's Shear Force in a Beam teaching apparatus is available in various hardware and software formats. Choose from: |
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Hardware only |
| Hardware with virtual (computer-simulated) experiments |
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Hardware with automatic data acquisition and virtual experiments |
| Virtual experiments only, included in the Virtual Experimentation Pack (STRS) |
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HARDWARE
One of a range of Structures teaching products specifically designed for classroom and laboratory use, the Shear Force in a Beam experiment is particularly effective if explained alongside TQ's Bending Moments in a Beam experiment.
The Shear Force in a Beam experiment consists of a mechanism which bridges a cut in a simply supported beam. The mechanism allows movement in the shear direction only. An electronic load cell measures the force, and connects to a Digital Force Display (STR1a).
Students apply loads using hangers holding weights.
Includes weights, weight hangers, electronic load cell, a lecturer guide and a student guide.
Essential ancillaries:
To use the Shear Force in a Beam hardware you will also need:
Structures Test Frame (STR1) and a
Digital Force Display (STR1a)
Recommended ancillaries:
Structures Virtual Experimentation Pack (STRS)
The Automatic Data Acquisition Unit (STR2000) will enable automatic data acquisition from the Shear Force in a Beam hardware. As an additional benefit, the Shear Force in a Beam virtual experiment is FREE!
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VIRTUAL EXPERIMENTS
The Shear Force in a Beam Virtual Experiments Software enables computer simulation of experiments working with or without the Structures teaching hardware. It expands the scope of experimentation beyond the limits of the hardware, allowing students to apply a greater range of loads, including uniformly distributed loads. During experiments, the software displays a shear force diagram to further assist students' understanding. They can also visualise, tabulate and graph data, reducing the time required for students to obtain, process and present results. It also provides greater versatility and scope when applying loads to the beam.
The Virtual Experiments Software is available in a variety of multi-user and networked options, as well as single-user format.
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For more information see our datasheet (PDF file) 
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