Presented by Jad Chalhoub

Introduction
The flexural test employed in this experiment
leads us to measure the deflection of a beam
when loaded with a single force at its center.
The main objective was therefore to calculate
the Young's elastic modulus of the material of
the given beam, based on how its deflection
varies according to the force applied.


The deflection formula
An overhanging beam loaded at
its center with a single force will
develop an internal shear and
bending moment that will cause
the beam to deflect.
Using Castagiliano's Theorem or
other equivalents, the
deflection formula of the beam
for this experiment will be:

Test description
For the purpose of this
experiment, two fixed rocks
were used to support the
metallic beam, and both ends
were free.
The beam used has a
rectangular cross-section.
The weight of each student will
act as the single force applied
to the beam.
Material used:
A measuring tape.
A Vernier-Caliper.
A platform digital
balance.


PRODEDURE:
Measure -using the measuring tape- the
beam length between the farthest internal
endpoints of the fixed support.
Measure and mark half the length
measured in the previous step.
Measure and record the height and width of
the rectangular cross-section.
Measure and record the height from the
ground to the marked center of the beam.
Each student steps on the marked center of
the beam and stands still while
another student measures the height from
the ground to center of the beam.


Based on the formula,
E has a mean value of:
177.912GPa

Based on the formula,
E has a standard
deviation of:
3.009GPa
E has an
approximate error
of 4.396 GPa
Graphically, E was
found to be
178.4GPa
Results

Error consideration
Measurement error:




Shear calculations and material
used.
Since Steel alloys have their moduli of elasticity
between 180 GPa and 220 GPa , the best
assumption was that the beam is made of a
steel alloy including Carbon or Nickel.