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Created: 2024/05/01 17:16
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# Experiment no.: 01

# NAME OF EXPERIMENT: STATIC BENDING TEST OF TIMBER BEAM

## Objective

The objective of this experiment is to:
1. Observe and analyze the bending behavior of Brass, Aluminum and Steel beams.
2. Determine the deflection of beams with respect to load increase.

## Significance

Understanding the flexural properties of materials is crucial in various engineering applications, especially in structural design and material selection. This experiment helps us comprehend the differences in the mechanical behavior of brass, aluminum, and steel under bending forces providing a diverse perspective on the concept.

## Apparatus

1. Beam loading instruments
2. Vernier calipers, dial gauge and tape measures
3. Rectangular steel beam.

## Data sheet

| Beam type | Size of beam (mm x mm x mm) | Load (N) | Actual deflection (mm) | Theoretical deflection (mm) | Remarks |
| --------- | --------------------------- | -------- | ---------------------- | --------------------------- | ------- |
| Steel     | 6.35 x 19 x 1350            | 5        | 0.62                   | 0.47                        |         |
|           |                             | 10       | 1.22                   | 0.95                        |         |
|           |                             | 15       | 1.74                   | 1.42                        |         |
|           |                             | 20       | 2.30                   | 1.89                        |         |
|           |                             | 25       | 2.89                   | 2.36                        |         |

## Calculation



## Result



## Discussion