Mechanics Of Materials-II Lab

To Study the Deflection of an Eccentrically Loaded Column Purpose.

Apparatus:
 Eccentrically Loaded Column Apparatus
 Deflection Dial Gauges
 Weights and weight hanger

Related Theory
Column:

A column is a line element subjected to axial compression. The term is frequently

used to describe a vertical member.

Buckling:

Buckling is characterized by a sudden sideways failure of a structural member

subjected to high compressive stress, where the compressive stress at the point of failure is
less than the ultimate compressive stress that the material is capable of withstanding.

Buckling is categorized as:

1. Overall Buckling
2. Local Buckling
3. Lateral Torsional Buckling
Slenderness ratio:

Slenderness ratio is the ratio of the effective length of a column (L e) and the least
radius of gyration (rmin) of its cross section.

Le
Slenderness Ratio=
r min
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Concentric Loading:

When loading is along the longitudinal axis of column then it is known as concentric
loading.

Eccentric Loading:

When loading is applied at some eccentricity from the longitudinal axis of column
then it is known as eccentric loading.

Formula for Deflection:

[ (√ ) ]
y max =e sec
P L
EI 2
−1

[
y max =e sec
π
(√ )
2
P
P cr
−1
]
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Observations & Calculations:

Length of Column = L =

Width of Column = b =

Thickness of Column = h =

Moment of Inertia = I =

Sr.
Eccentricity Load Deflection %age
No Moment
(e) (P) (ymax) Difference
.
Experimenta
mm N Nmm Theoretical
l

Note:
 Draw graph between Deflection(theoretical ) and load
 Draw graph between Deflection(experimental) and load

Specimen Calculations
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Questions
What is eccentric loading?

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What is difference between direct and bending stress in column?

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Write daily life example of eccentric loading?

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Comments on
How to reduce difference between theoretical and experimental deflection?

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