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8-Deflection of Curved Bars: Objective

The document describes an experiment to determine the horizontal and vertical displacements of curved bars subjected to a concentrated load. Four specimens of different dimensions were tested, and their deflections were measured and compared to theoretical calculations. Load-deflection graphs were plotted for both the horizontal and vertical deflections. The results across the four specimens were then compared, discussed, and conclusions drawn.

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8-Deflection of Curved Bars: Objective

The document describes an experiment to determine the horizontal and vertical displacements of curved bars subjected to a concentrated load. Four specimens of different dimensions were tested, and their deflections were measured and compared to theoretical calculations. Load-deflection graphs were plotted for both the horizontal and vertical deflections. The results across the four specimens were then compared, discussed, and conclusions drawn.

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Student Name & Section: ____________

8-Deflection of Curved Bars


Objective:
To determine experimentally the horizontal and vertical displacements at the free end of various thin curved
bars when subject to a single concentrated load.

Apparatus:
 Deflection of Curved Bars Apparatus
 Weights
 Vernier Calliper

Specimens:
Specimen 1
Specimen 2
Specimen 3
Specimen 4

Formulae Used:
𝑊𝑅2 𝜋 𝑅 𝑊 𝑎𝑏2 𝑏 2𝑅
𝛿𝑥 = {𝑎 ( − 1) + }+ (𝑎𝑏𝑅 + 𝑏𝑅2 + + )
𝐸𝐼 2 2 𝐸𝐼 2 2

𝑊𝑎3 𝑊𝑅 𝜋𝑎2 𝜋𝑅2 𝑊


𝛿𝑦 = + ( + + 2𝑎𝑅) + (𝑎2𝑏 + 2𝑎𝑏𝑅 + 𝑏𝑅2)
3𝐸𝐼 𝐸𝐼 2 4 𝐸𝐼

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Experimental Observations:

Material of the Bar =

Modulus of Elasticity of the material = E =

Specimen Dimensions = 25.4 mm × 3.2 mm

Area moment of inertia =

% Difference % Difference
Load 𝜹𝒙 𝜹𝒚 𝜹𝒙 𝒕𝒉 𝜹𝒚 𝒕𝒉
𝜹𝒙 𝜹𝒚

Specimen

Specimen

Specimen

Specimen

*Draw graph between applied load and horizontal deflections (for all four specimens on a single graph)

* Draw a graph between applied load and vertical deflections (for all four specimens on a single graph)

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Specimen Calculations:

Discussion of Results: (Compare the results in all four cases)


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