Expt # 6.

Symmetrical

and unsymmetrical Bending

Aim: To study the behavior of a section subjected to symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending Details of test specimen: Provide a neat sketch of the test specimen along with its dimensions and geometric properties Apparatus used: List the apparatus used in the experiment and describe them briefly Background: Assumptions in the theory of beam bending and its implications for this experiment Conditions under which we can superpose solutions and its applicability for this experiment Brief derivation of the flexure formula for unsymmetrical bending Obtain an equation for the deflected shape of a simply supported beam subjected to one-point loading Sketch of experimental setup: Neat sketch of the setup showing the location of the strain gauges, dial gauge, point of application of the loads, support condition Procedure: List the procedure followed to collect the required data Observation: 11. Table 1: Readings from strain gauge at various locations Symmetrical bending Load, Raw Strain Gauge Reading, (*10-6) kg 1 2 3 12. Table 2: Readings from the dial gauge Symmetrical bending Load, Raw Dial Gauge Reading, (mm) kg x y Main Vern Main Vern 13. Table 3: Readings from strain gauge at various locations Unsymmetrical bending Load, Raw Strain Gauge Reading, (*10-6) kg 1 2 3 14. Table 4: Readings from the dial gauge Unsymmetrical bending Load, Raw Dial Gauge Reading, (mm) kg x y Main Vern Main Vern

Detailed Calculations: 34. Table 5: The value of the strains at various locations Symmetrical bending Load, Observed Strain, (*10-6) Theoretical Strain, (*10-6) kg 1 2 3 1 2 3

35. Table 6: Deflections at various locations Symmetrical bending Load, Observed Displacement, (mm) Theoretical Displacement, (mm) kg x y x y

36. Table 7: The value of the strains at various locations Unsymmetrical bending Load, Observed Strain, (*10-6) Theoretical Strain, (*10-6) kg 1 2 3 1 2 3

37. Table 8: Deflections at various locations Unsymmetrical bending Load, Observed Displacement, (mm) Theoretical Displacement, (mm) kg x y x y

38. Figure 1: Plot of load vs. theoretical and observed displacement along x direction for both symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending 39. Figure 2: Plot of load vs. theoretical and observed displacement along y direction for both symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending 40. Figure 3: Plot of load vs. theoretical and observed axial strain at location 1 for both symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending 41. Figure 4: Plot of load vs. theoretical and observed axial strain at location 2 for both symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending 42. Figure 5: Plot of load vs. theoretical and observed axial strain at location 3 for both symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending Discussion: Comment on the results obtained and the observed vs. expected behavior.