Deflections and Reactions of Frames

This equipment allows comparison of experimental and theoretical deflections and reactions of a rectangular portal and an “S” frame when loads are applied.

Deflections and Reactions of Frames. This equipment allows comparison of experimental and theoretical deflections and reactions of a rectangular portal and an “S” frame when loads are applied. It is to be used with ST300 Universal Structural Frame (separately supplied).

The frame is made of steel bar with a fixed leg while the other leg can be moved horizontally. Loads are applied vertically and/or horizontally. Moment at the frame fixed leg is measured by a moment support and a horizontal force on the frame free leg is measured by a horizontal force support. Deflection of the frame is measured by a dial indicator.

Instruction manual is also included.

Deflections and Reactions of Frames Typical Experiments:

Horizontal reaction and fixing moment due to a varying single point load
Comparison of behavior to simplified theory

TECHNICAL DATA

Portal frame	200×400 mm with 19×6 mm (approx.) section
“S” frame	Center limb 300 mm and all other members 150 mm
ST115 Moment Support	1
ST119 Horizontal Force Support	1
Load hangers	2
Weights	1 lot.
Pulley set	1
ST131 Dial Indicators	3
Software for data display and analysis by computer (separately supplied).