Curved Bars and Davits (Next Generation Structures)

One of a range of experiment modules that fit to the Structures platform (STS1, available separately), this product helps students to understand the deflections in curved bars and davits when used as simple structures to support loads. Students fit the lower end of a choice of curved bars and davits to a fixing plate. The upper end supports a variable load. Two precision indicators measure the deflection due to the load.

The curved bars do not replicate popular, practical structures but they form a good basis for a fundamental analysis such as Castigliano’s theorem. The two davits are good examples of popular real-life structures. Students apply the load to the curved bars or davits, measuring the vertical and horizontal deflection. They compare results with the theoretical values found using elastic deflection theory.

This product includes a Vernier Caliper for accurate measurements of the cross-section of the curved bars and davits.

The deflection indicators have their own displays, but they can connect to the USB interface hub of the Structures platform for computer display and data acquisition (VDAS® Onboard).

*There are 21 different experiments in the Next Generation Structures range. View them all in this easy to view flyer here.

DefleX® is a complementary tool designed to introduce students to the concept and technique of Digital Image Correlation (DIC). This product is compatible with our DefleX®-2D product that uses one video camera and our DefleX®-3D product that uses two video cameras to track the movement of materials during a dynamic event. They are complete and compact systems for measuring full-field displacements and strains over a material’s surface in two and three dimensions, offering students a digital blended learning experience as part of their engineering courses. 

 Key Features:

• One of a range of experiment modules that teach structures principles.
• Fits to the Structures platform (STS1) for ergonomic use and space-saving storage
• An interesting application of Castigliano’s theorem of elastic deflection
• Includes four different test structures for multiple experiments in deflection
• Industrial high-resolution indicators for accurate measurements
• Supplied with a storage tray to keep smaller items safe
• Includes Vernier caliper to allow measurement of cross-section
• Works with user-friendly software (VDAS®)
• Compatible with our DefleX® system