Lab No # 02

To determine the reaction of a simply supported beam subjected to two loads

Apparatus:

Procedure:
 Observation:
Initial reading of spring balance A, R (a) =

Initial reading of spring balance B, R (b)

S.No Loads(g) Length(cm) Reaction (Experimental) (gm)

W1 W2 L1 L2 L R(a)=Spring R(b)=Spring
Balance Balance
reading-R(a) reading-
R(b)
1

R (b) = W1*L1+W2*L2

R (a) +R (b) = W1+W2

R (a)=W1+W2 – R (b)

Difference: Experimental - Theoretical

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