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This lab manual outlines an experiment to determine the reactions on a simply supported beam subjected to multiple loads. Students are asked to apply the laws of equilibrium to calculate the theoretical reactionary forces and compare them to experimental measurements. Loads are placed at measured distances on the beam and the reactions at each support are measured with spring balances. The sum of moments and forces equations are used to calculate the expected reaction values based on the load positions and magnitudes. Percent errors between theoretical and experimental values are also determined. The goal is to reinforce understanding of static beam analysis and equilibrium concepts.

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Engineering Mechanics

This lab manual outlines an experiment to determine the reactions on a simply supported beam subjected to multiple loads. Students are asked to apply the laws of equilibrium to calculate the theoretical reactionary forces and compare them to experimental measurements. Loads are placed at measured distances on the beam and the reactions at each support are measured with spring balances. The sum of moments and forces equations are used to calculate the expected reaction values based on the load positions and magnitudes. Percent errors between theoretical and experimental values are also determined. The goal is to reinforce understanding of static beam analysis and equilibrium concepts.

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Lab Manual 01

ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Simply Supported Beam Subjected To Multiple Loads

Name: Zaid Bin Afzal


Regd.No: 2018-IM-42

Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology Lahore


To Determine the Reactions on a Simply Supported Beam
Subjected to Multiple Loads

Objectives:
 Applying the laws of equilibrium for solving problems.
 To calculate the reactionary forces acting on a simply supported beam.
Apparatus:
 Wooden Beam
 Two Spring Balances
 Meter Rod
 Hangers & Weights
 Spirit level
Diagram:

Theory:
Force is an agent which produce and try to produce motion and destroy or try to
destroy motion.
F = ma
Moment is actually the turning effect of Force and is defined by;
M=r*F
Laws of Equilibrium:
o Sum of all the forces acting on a body is zero.
∑F = 0
o Sum of all Moments acting on a body is zero.
∑M = 0
Beam:
Beam is a structural member which is used to support load perpendicular to its
axis. Angle = 90 Degree.

Types of Beam:
 Simply supported beam
 Fixed beam
 Over hanging beam
 Double overhanging beam
 Continuous beam
 Cantilever beam
 I-beam
 T-beam
 C-beam
Support: The support means to bear weight or load.
Types of Support:
 Roller support
 Pin support
 Hinge support
 Fixed support
Procedure:
 Set the apparatus as defined.
 Then place the beam on the hooks with the spring balance on both sides.
 Add weights on beam with hangers such that beam is in horizontal position
by using spirit levels.
 Note the distance of weight jaws in in. from the support by using meter rod.
 Note the values of Ra & Rb in (lb) on balance. Calculate the theoretical
value of reactionary force using formula:
∑Fy = 0

Ra+Rb-W1-W2-W3 = 0

Ra = W1+W2+W3-Rb

∑Ma = 0

RbL-W3L3-W2L2-W1L1 = 0

Rb = (W1L1+W2L2+W3L3)/L
 Also calculate the % error.
 Perform experiment three times to calculate accurate readings.
Observations & Calculations:
Length for a reaction =23.6 inches
Zero error Ra = 1.5 lbs
Zero error Rb = 1.2 lbs
Sr Loads (lb) Length (inch) Reactions (lbs) % %
No. Error Error
Ra Rb
W1 W2 W3 L1 L2 L3 L Exp. Theory.
Ra Rb Ra Rb
1 1 1 1 7 13 19 23.6 1.3 0.8 1.8 1.65 27.77 51.51

2 2 2 1.5 7 13 19 23.6 2.5 1.8 4.3 2.90 41.86 37.93

3 3 2.5 2 7 13 19 23.6 3.5 2.9 6.3 3.87 44.44 25.06

Sample Calculation:
∑Ma = 0
Rb = (W1L1+W2L2+W3L3)/L …… 1
∑Fy = 0

Ra+Rb-W1-W2-W3 = 0

Ra = W1+W2+W3-Rb …… 2
Putting value of required quantities in equation 1 we can calculate value of Rb i.e;
W 1 L 1+ W 2 L 2+W 3 L3 1∗7 +1∗13+1∗19
= =1.65 lbs=R B
L 23.6

Now putting value of Rb in equation 2 i.e;


R A = W1 + W2 +W3 – Rb = 1 + 1 + 1 – 1.2 = 1.8 lbs

Conclusion: We concluded that we came across the basic laws of equilibrium


and using that we performed our experiment and Calculated reactionary forces
theoretically and experimentally and we calculated % error from our readings.

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