Pin-Jointed Frameworks

This product helps students to understand the forces and deflections in four popular pin-jointed frameworks, due to
a load. Students use a load cell to measure and add loads to each of a choice of four frameworks, held on supports.
Strain gauges on each member of the framework measure the forces due to the load. A precision digital indicator measures the deflection of each framework.

Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to Bow’s notation
• Strain gauges as instruments
• Forces and deflections in different frameworks
• The Warren truss
• Simple & advanced cantilever trusses
• Wind loads on a roof truss

Features

• One of a range of experiment modules that teach structures principles
• Fits to the Structures platform for ergonomic use and space-saving storage
• One of a range of experiment modules that teach structures principles
• Fits to the Structures platform for ergonomic use and space-saving storage
• Interchangeable square section structural members to allow easy construction of four different frameworks
• Strain gauge amplifier and multiple strain gauges for measurement of force in each member of the trusses
• Simplified versions of realistic structures to give students an understanding of real-life structures
• Additional load cell available for multiple experiments
• Supplied with storage trays to keep members and smaller items safe
• Works with user-friendly software (VDAS®)

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