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    The document discusses the relationship between the span length (L) and deflection (∆) of a beam, noting that deflection increases linearly with length. It also comments on sources of error in the experimental results compared to theoretical values. Specifically, it identifies apparatus failure and human error as potential factors, and ways to detect and avoid them, such as through repeated experiments and practice. Finally, it notes that the Young's Modulus value obtained in this experiment (7.867 N/mm2) is much lower than the expected value for steel (200-210 GPa), with a source stating stiffer materials have higher elastic modulus values.

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    The document discusses the relationship between the span length (L) and deflection (∆) of a beam, noting that deflection increases linearly with length. It also comments on sources of error in the experimental results compared to theoretical values. Specifically, it identifies apparatus failure and human error as potential factors, and ways to detect and avoid them, such as through repeated experiments and practice. Finally, it notes that the Young's Modulus value obtained in this experiment (7.867 N/mm2) is much lower than the expected value for steel (200-210 GPa), with a source stating stiffer materials have higher elastic modulus values.

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    Beam Deflection Discussion

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    Harith Hafizuddin
    The document discusses the relationship between the span length (L) and deflection (∆) of a beam, noting that deflection increases linearly with length. It also comments on sources of error in the experimental results compared to theoretical values. Specifically, it identifies apparatus failure and human error as potential factors, and ways to detect and avoid them, such as through repeated experiments and practice. Finally, it notes that the Young's Modulus value obtained in this experiment (7.867 N/mm2) is much lower than the expected value for steel (200-210 GPa), with a source stating stiffer materials have higher elastic modulus values.

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    DISCUSSION

    a. Discuss the relationship between the length of the span, L and the
    deflection, ∆
     The deflection from the graph is 1.687 when the length of span is
    950mm.
     The deflection from the graph is 1.342 when the length of span is
    850mm.
     The deflection from the graph is 0.987 when the length of span is
    750mm.
     The deflection increase linearly due to the length of span.
    b. Comment your experimental results . Explain irregularities/inaccruracy
    in the results produced against the theory.
    According to Raymond Aurelius Higgins (1994) there is a great different in
    values of elastic modulus, which shows that there are some failures in the
    experiment and those failures needed to discussed in order to get accurate
    values for elastic modulus.
    Failure in beam experiments could be two factors of apparatus failure, and
    human error could be the second. Instrument error involves incorrect dial
    gage, apparatus which is not already deformed on horizontal surface or
    beam. A personal mistake includes measuring and calculating with the
    wrong process, or lacking experimental experience.
    Failure in apparatus also known as instrument failure can be identified
    easily by running a certain experiment over and over again if all
    experiments display incorrect value means devices have several errors. It
    can be avoided by having a good quality appliance calibrated. Personal
    error can be detected by conducting the experiment with a different person
    with experience and can be avoided by practice.
    c. What is the difference between the value of Young’s Modulus obtained
    in the experiment compared to value for steels ( 200-210 GPa ).
    The value of Young’s Modulus in this experiment is 7.867 N /mm2
    meanwhile the Young’s Modulus of steel is 2 x 105 MPa
    M. F. Ashby (2010) said that the greater the value of the elastic modulus
    stiffer the material is and the lower value of the elastic modulus means that
    the material deflects a great deal at small stresses.

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