Bending Lab Report Final
Bending Beam
Louisiana State University
Joshua Board
Table of Contents:
Table of Figures: ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Apparatus and Test Procedures ................................................................................................................... 11
Summary of Data ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Discussion of Results .................................................................................................................................. 17
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................. 20
References ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sample Calculations.................................................................................................................................... 22
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Table of Figures:
Figure 1 - Bending on a Cross Section ........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2 - Bending Action caused by Transverse Loads ................................................................................ 6
Figure 3 - SM104 Beam Apparatus ............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4 - Loading Arrangement for Test 1 and
Louisiana State University
Joshua Board
Table of Contents:
Table of Figures: ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Apparatus and Test Procedures ................................................................................................................... 11
Summary of Data ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Discussion of Results .................................................................................................................................. 17
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................. 20
References ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sample Calculations.................................................................................................................................... 22
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Table of Figures:
Figure 1 - Bending on a Cross Section ........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2 - Bending Action caused by Transverse Loads ................................................................................ 6
Figure 3 - SM104 Beam Apparatus ............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4 - Loading Arrangement for Test 1 and
References: 1. Jacobs, C., CE 3410 Notes – “Bending summary”, received in class on March 16, 2009.