Strut Buckling Apparatus


This bench top apparatus is used for studying buckling on struts under various end conditions.

The apparatus consists of two vertical columns where load is applied by a screw via a sliding support. Strut support for knife edge or built-in is a cylinder in a socket. Each strut has end conditions for knife-edge or built-in. Load on the strut is measured by a load cell and deflection is measured by a dial gauge. Side loading is by a weight hanger and weights. Height of loading beam is adjustable to accommodate different strut lengths.

Instruction manual is also included.

TYPICAL EXPERIMENTS
  • Determination of flexural rigidity and comparison with theoretical value.
  • Determination of flexural rigidity under different end conditions.
  • Determination of load VS deflection and crippling loads for strut of different lengths and cross sections.
  • Effects of side load and eccentric loading.
TECHNICAL DATA
Basic frame 2 columns and sliding cross member with loading screw.
Maximum strut length 750 mm
Load measurement Force digital display
Dial gauge 0-20 mm. x 0.01 mm. graduation.
Weight hanger
Weights 1 lot.
Strut supports
  • 2 Knife edges
  • 2 Built-in
Struts specimens with knife edge ends:
 – Mild steel 6 ea.,different lengths.
 – Aluminium and brass
  • Thickness (approx.) 6 mm, Width (approx.) 20 mm,
  • Length: 750 mm
Software for data display and analysis by computer (separately supplied).
Power supply 220V, 1Ph, 50Hz. Other power supply is available on request.

 

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Brand

Essom