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    This experiment aims to verify the reactions at the supports of a simply supported beam subjected to parallel forces. A graduated wooden beam resting on two spring balances is used with sliding hooks to suspend weights at different points. The reactions at each support are calculated using the principle of moments, by taking moments about one support and setting the sum to zero. Weights are suspended at various positions and the support reactions are measured and calculated. The calculated and measured reaction values are compared to determine the percentage error.

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    This experiment aims to verify the reactions at the supports of a simply supported beam subjected to parallel forces. A graduated wooden beam resting on two spring balances is used with sliding hooks to suspend weights at different points. The reactions at each support are calculated using the principle of moments, by taking moments about one support and setting the sum to zero. Weights are suspended at various positions and the support reactions are measured and calculated. The calculated and measured reaction values are compared to determine the percentage error.

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    This experiment aims to verify the reactions at the supports of a simply supported beam subjected to parallel forces. A graduated wooden beam resting on two spring balances is used with sliding hooks to suspend weights at different points. The reactions at each support are calculated using the principle of moments, by taking moments about one support and setting the sum to zero. Weights are suspended at various positions and the support reactions are measured and calculated. The calculated and measured reaction values are compared to determine the percentage error.

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    This experiment aims to verify the reactions at the supports of a simply supported beam subjected to parallel forces. A graduated wooden beam resting on two spring balances is used with sliding hooks to suspend weights at different points. The reactions at each support are calculated using the principle of moments, by taking moments about one support and setting the sum to zero. Weights are suspended at various positions and the support reactions are measured and calculated. The calculated and measured reaction values are compared to determine the percentage error.

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    Experiment No.

    Aim:-To verify the reactions at support of simply supported beam (Parallel force system)

    Apparatus:- A graduated wooden beam, two compression spring balance weights & sliding
    hooks refer Figure 1.

    Figure 1

    Theory:-

    A simply supported beam is one whose ends are resting freely on supports that provide only
    vertical reactions. This beam becomes unstable when subjected to oblique loads. When these
    types of beam are subjected to vertical loading, its FBD form an example of parallel force
    system.
    This experiment is based on “Principle of Moments” which states that if a body is in equilibrium
    under action of coplanar forces then the algebraic sum of all the forces and their moments about
    any point in their plane are zero.

    Mathematically:- The body will be in equilibrium, if it satisfied condition of equilibrium i.e.

    ∑ F H =0 i. e . , the algebraic ∑ of horizontal forces is zero


    ∑ F V =0 i. e . , the algebraic ∑ of horizontal forcesis zero
    ∑ M =0 i. e . , the algebraic ∑ of horizontal forces is zero
    Experimental Procedure:-

    1. Place the graduated beam on the compression spring balances.


    2. Take the initial readings of the spring balances at both the ends A and B.
    3. Now suspend weight at different points on the beam.
    4. Note down the final reading of the spring balances. The difference between the final and
    initial readings of the balances gives the observed values of the reactions at the end A and
    B.
    5. Measure the distance of each weight from one support.
    6. Take the moments about the support to calculate the reaction. The reaction at the other
    support may be found out by subtracting first reaction from total vertical load. If there is
    difference in the observed and the calculated reactions then calculate the percentage
    error.
    7. Repeat the experiments by changing the loads at different position. Refer figure 2 for
    more clarification.
    8. Verify the experimental reaction with the theoretical reaction values

    Observation Table:-
    Sr. Initial readings Final Weight Distance of the Calculated Percentage
    No. of the balances readings of Suspended loads from left values of the error in
    at the balances end (A) support reactions reactions at
    at
    A B A B W1 W2 W3 l1 l2 l3 A B A B
    1
    2
    3

    Calculations:- Refer figure 2

    To calculate the support reaction we need to apply condition of equilibrium i.e.,

    ∑ M =0
    ∑ F V =0

    Figure 2

    Taking moments about A

    W 1 l 1+W 2 l 2 +W 3 l 3−R B X l=0

    R B X l=W 1 l 1 +W 2 l 2+W 3 l 3

    W 1 l 1 +W 2 l 2+ W 3 l 3
    R B=
    l

    Now find out reaction as point A using


    ∑ F V =0
    R A + R B =W 1 +W 2 +W 3

    R A =−R B +(W 1+W 2+W 3)

    Percentage error in reaction R A at A

    R A−R ' A
    ¿ X 100
    RA

    Percentage error in reaction R B at B

    R B −R ' B
    ¿ X 100
    RB

    note :−here R ' A ∧R' B are the measure values .

    Precautions:-

    1. Measure the distance accurately.


    2. The weights should be suspended gently from hooks.
    3. The initial and final readings of the spring balance should be noted carefully.
    4. Before noting down the final readings, the beam should be slightly pressed downwards,
    so as to avoid any friction at the support.

    Conclusion:-

    The experimental & analytical values of supports reactions are not equal.

    Average Experimental error is =

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