MSET Graduate and Undergraduate Procedures

Three Point Flexure

Technical Objective

The objective of this experiment is to explore the flexural properties of beams of varying geometries and materials placed over a support span. Furthermore, the flexural performance of the beam related to the span width will be examined.


MATERIALS NEEDED
 
A. 1/4" -20 x 0.5" Thumbscrew (x2)
 
B. 1/4" - 20 x 0.75" Thumbscrew
 
C. Load Cell Extension
 
D. Support (x2)
 
E. Aluminum Sample
 
F. Load Nose

 

 


SET-UP VIDEO