MECHANICS OF SOLIDS-II LAB.

CIEN-02601

Instructor: Engr. Dr. Muhammad Akbar Malik

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur-Pakistan
 Foreword

Mechanics of materials is a branch of mechanics that studies the internal effects of stress and

strain in a solid body that is subjected to an external loading. Stress is associated with the

strength of the material from which the body is made, while strain is a measure of the

deformation of the body.

In addition to this, mechanics of materials includes the study of the body’s stability when a

body such as a column is subjected to compressive loading. This course has been prepared

keeping in view the basic concepts of mechanics. This is to be used up to the beginner’s level

in materials study. The equipments used in laboratory clearly demonstrate the principles

involved and give practical support to theoretical knowledge.

Introduction to Mechanics Laboratory and Laboratory layout

Introduction
This laboratory covers the wide range of experiments related to basic theory and principles of
mechanics. The equipments are manufactured by TecQuipment. The details and functions of
the equipments are as follows.

No. Device name Function

To determine the bending moment
1 Bending Moment Apparatus
variations in a beam
To determine the shear force variations in
2 Shearing Force Apparatus a beam

To measure the co-efficient of friction of

3 Friction on an Inclined Plane
different materials at different angles
To show how the centrifugal force
4 Centrifugal Force Apparatus
measuring mechanism works
To determine the tension developed in
5 Hanging Rope apparatus various parts of a hanging rope loaded at
single point
6 Hook’s Law Apparatus To demonstrate the laws of equilibrium
Law of Moment Apparatus
7 To verify the varignon’s theorem
Centre of Gravity Apparatus To determine the center of gravity of
8
various bodies
Jib Crane Apparatus To find the forces in jib member and tie
9
member
Three hinged Arch To analyze the three hinged arch at
10
different loadings
Concurrent force system apparatus To verify the Triangle law of forces in a
11
system
Deflection of Beams To measure the deflection of simply
12
supported and cantilever beams
To develop a relationship between
Suspension Bridge
13 loading and tension in a suspension
bridge using different loading methods
Demonstration of Euler Buckling
14 To analysis the buckling of column
Universal material tester (20kN) To measure the tensile and compressive
15
strength
Setup for Deformation of frames with To determine the frame deflections and
16
mounting Frame reactions
Experimental setup for Forces in Truss
17 To calculate the forces in truss
Solids and hollow circular shafts/cylinders
18 Verify Theory of torsion
Thick and Thin Cylinder To Study the Stresses and Strains in the
19
thick and thin cylinder
 Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear center
To determine the Unsymmetrical bending
20 Apparatus and shear center in different specimens
Plastic bending of beam To analyze the plastic deformation in the
21
specimen

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT BASICS:

1. Make sure that you know the location of Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kit and Emergency
Exits before you start your experiments.

2. Get First Aid immediately for any injury, no matter how small it is.

3. Do not wear loose dress.

4. Always use safety shoes or boots.

5. Wear gloves when using any toxic or hazardous agent.

6. Do not play with valves, screws and nuts.

7. Do not try to run and operate any machine without permission and knowledge of the
laboratory personnel.

8. In case of any mishap; please do not be panic and report immediately to the laboratory
personnel.

9. Never ever modify, attach or otherwise change any high voltage equipment.

ATTENTION!
Please make sure all case hands, hand gloves, equipment or tools should be cleaned outside
the Exit door. Also make sure all the items used are returned to its original place and in order.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 In the very beginning of the laboratory work, the students will be organized into
groups. For this reason, regular attendance is strictly required.

 Every laboratory session is divided into two parts. In the first part, the instructor will
be lecturing on the test objective, procedure and data collection. In the second part,
the students, organized in groups required to conduct the experiment.

 To perform the experiment within the assigned period, and to gain the maximum
benefit from the experiment, the students must familiarize themselves with the
purpose, objective, and procedure of the experiment before coming to the laboratory.
 Relevant lecture notes and laboratory manual should be studied carefully and
thoroughly. At the end of the test, every group should report to the instructor for
assessment. It should be understood that laboratory facilities and equipment are
provided to enhance the learning process and to give first-hand experience of
materials.

 The equipment and tools must be properly cared, handled and cleaned during and
after every laboratory session. Also, students should always take precautions to avoid
any possible hazards. Students must follow health and safety basics.
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