Structures Platform

The Structures platform supports any of the optional Structures experiment modules, available separately. Made from precision, slotted aluminium extrusions and steel end plates, this module forms a sturdy, rigid, stable and strong experiment platform. Designed for easy assembly and to fit on any standard desktop, it speeds up and simplifies setting up of experiments.

Adjustable feet ensure the platform is level before use. Easy-to-read scales on each side of the platform help students to position the parts of their experiment precisely, and removes the need for an additional rule.

The compact size and low centre of gravity mean that students can use the equipment easily and at an ergonomic height, either sitting or standing (determined by the bench height).

The platform includes the USB interface plug-and-play hub (with VDAS® Onboard software) to simplify connections. The hub converts signals from the sensors on each experiment module to USB data format for computer display and data acquisition. TecQuipment has created user-friendly data acquisition software that works with each of the optional experiment modules.

The display and data acquisition software exports experiment data to the universal comma separated value format (CSV) for use in spreadsheet and many other software applications.

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

Key Features:

• Supports any of the Structures experiment modules, providing a cost-effective platform
• Only four major parts and includes a hexagon tool for easy assembly
• Compact design with lifting handles for excellent mobility and sized to fit on any standard desk for ergonomic use and convenient storage
• Rigid design with adjustable feet and a low centre of gravity for stability and accurate results
• Includes measuring scales for easy and accurate positioning of parts, changing experiments is as quick and simple as possible
• Includes a USB interface hub (with VDAS® Onboard software) for connection to a suitable computer for display and data acquisition
• Supplied with user-friendly simulation, display and data acquisition software 

Available Experiment Modules:

• Bending Moments in a Beam (STS2)
• Shear Force in a Beam (STS3)
• Deflections of Beams and Cantilevers (STS4)
• Bending Stress in a Beam (STS5)
• Torsion of Circular Sections (STS6)
• Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre (STS7)
• Pin-Jointed Frameworks (STS8)
• Three-Pinned Arch (STS9)
• Two-Pinned Arch (STS10)
• Fixed Arch (STS11)
• Euler Buckling of Struts (STS12)
• Continuous and Indeterminate Beams (STS13)
• Curved Bars and Davits (STS14)
• Plastic Bending of Beams (STS15)
• Plastic Bending of Portal Frames (STS16)
• Redundant Truss (STS17)
• Frame Deflections and Reactions (STS18)
• Simple Suspension Bridge (STS19)
• Bending Moments in a Portal Frame (STS20)
• Suspended Beam Bridge (STS21)
• Equilibrium of a Simply Supported Beam (STS22)