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LABORATORY GUIDE - DEFLECTION IN A BEAM DU
This lab consists of predicting the deflection on beams composed of different materials and S
with different cross-sectional shapes. In order to run the lab, the TecQuipment SM1004
Beam Apparatus presented below will be used.
Shape of cross
3.2mm x 19mm
section/dimensions
position of
Length between supports left support 500mm 500mm def. is 0
(beam length) position of
right support 1200mm 1200mm def. is 0
Load 1 (N) 10 5
Position of load 1 (mm) 850 650
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Load 2 (N) 5 HO
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Position of load 2 (mm) 850 DU
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Shape of cross
6.4mm x 13mm
section/dimensions
position of
Length between supports left support 500mm 500mm def. is 0
(beam length) position of
right support 1200mm 1200mm def. is 0
Load 1 (N) 10 5
Position of load 1 (mm) 850 650
Load 2 (N) 5
Position of load 2 (mm) 850
Case 1 Case 2
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(Deflectio (Practical (Theoretic (Erro (Deflectio (Practical (Theoretic (Erro
n deflection al r) n deflection al r)
positions s) deflection positions s) deflection
on beam) s) on beam) s)
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