Structures
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Experimental Set Stability of Structures
Using this set, simple stability problems are investigated. The core of the set is a two-part test piece with a central joint at which the buckling load can be determined under varying boundary conditions.
The elastic
low-friction joint is represented by a torsion spring fitted between the two
parts of the test piece. Loading is performed continuously using a lever with
a set of weights. An exact scale on the lever permits the load to be determined
with precision. Varying clamping is possible by means a steel spiral spring
of variable length on the lower bearing. A further set of weights with a cord
is used to generate shear forces.
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