Arches, Bridges And Trusses
Experiment

DefleX®-2D
Entry-level DIC System for Education, Making Materials Come Alive in the lab
DefleX®-2D is an entry-level, 2D digital image correlation (DIC) system, designed to help students visualise and understand how materials and structures behave under load. The camera and software kit tracks how surfaces stretch, bend and move – turning invisible stresses into clear, visual colour maps of strain and displacement in real time.
Ideal for material science, structures and mechanical engineering courses and labs, this compact, fully integrated teaching tool makes complex concepts easy to see and explore. DefleX®-2D provides a powerful yet simple way to visualise and analyse strains and deformations meaning students can directly compare experimental data with theoretical predictions or computer simulations, supporting a deeper blended learning experience.

DefleX®-3D
From theory to reality - Seeing in microscopic detail
Combining theory, hands-on experimentation, visual learning, and technology evolution, DefleX®-3D is our teaching system helping students learn about 3D digital image correlation (DIC) that measures and visualises full-field surface deformations, strains and displacements.
Designed for teaching, it enables students to explore material behaviour, experimental mechanics, and design validation with real-world data. Simple to calibrate and quick to set up, using two digital cameras and image analysis software, DefleX®-3D captures surface changes in real-time or playback, enabling footage manipulation and data analysis whenever, wherever.

DefleX® Starter Kit
A simple system for introducing students to the concept of digital image correlation (DIC)

Two-Pinned Arch (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a two-pinned arch under various load conditions. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

Fixed Arch (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a fixed arch under various load conditions. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

Redundant Truss (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of determinate and indeterminate truss structures. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

Simple Suspension Bridge (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a simple suspension bridge. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

Pin-Jointed Frameworks (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of strains, stresses, forces and deflections in various pin jointed frameworks, and the study of Bow’s notation. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

Three-Pinned Arch (Next Generation Structures)

Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a three-pinned arch under various load conditions. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).
Ancillary
DefleX-3D annual or multi-year technical enhancement package
Either an annual or multi-year technical enhancement package up to five years.

DefleX® Speckling Kit
A comprehensive set of tools and ink to easily apply an effective speckle pattern to a range of surfaces for use with the DefleX® DIC systems.

ADDITIONAL LOAD CELL FOR STS8
An additional load cell for the STS8 Pin-Jointed Frameworks apparatus to allow multiple loads to be simultaneously applied to the test framework and measured.
MORE RANGES
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Aerodynamics
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Alternative Energy
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Control Engineering
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Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
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Fluid Mechanics
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Electrical Power Systems
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Engineering Science
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Engines
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Environmental Control
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Materials Testing and Properties
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Next Generation Structures
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Process Control
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Statics Fundamentals
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Theory of Machines
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Thermodynamics
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