STS6 Experiment for the study of torque and deflection in different materials with circular section. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).
Screenshot of the VDAS® software
K ey F e at u res • One of a range of experiment modules that teach structures principles • Fits to the Structures platform for ergonomic use and space-saving storage • Fully adjustable chuck positions for increased experiment range • Includes rods of different material for comparison of shear modulus (modulus of rigidity) • Includes a tubular (hollow) rod to show the effect of ‘missing’ material, compared to a similar solid rod • Includes Vernier caliper for rod diameter measurement • Supplied with a storage tray to keep smaller items safe • Works with user-friendly software (VDAS®)
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Description Learning outcomes
One of a range of experiment modules that fit to the • Torsion formula Structures platform (STS1, available separately), this • Rod length and angle of twist relationship product helps students to understand the torsional elastic properties of circular sections (tubes and solid rods). • Rod material and angular deflection—the elastic Students choose from a selection of test rods and fit them (shear) modulus (G) between two collet ‘chucks’. They may adjust the distance • Rod cross-sectional dimensions and torsion—the polar between the chucks for tests on varying rod length. Each second moment of area (J) chuck includes pointers that work with the scale on the platform for accurate positioning. • Comparison of angular deflection in similar hollow and solid rods Students apply angular deflection to the specimen using a chuck which includes a precision potentiometer to • Mass per unit length and torsional resistance efficiency measure the angular deflection. The other chuck connects of tubes compared to solid rods to a load cell to measure the resulting torque. Students use textbook beam equations to predict the deflection Essential Anc illary and torque relationship and compare the calculated • Structures Platform (STS1) results with the measured results. This helps confirm the reliability of the textbook equations and the accuracy of the experiment results. So ftwar e TecQuipment has created data acquisition applications This product includes a set of rods of different metals and (VDAS® Onboard) for each experiment module, with a tube for comparison of the elastic properties, dimensions additional simulated experiments. and polar second moment of area (‘J’ value). It also allows the student to vary the effective length of the rods to see The simulated experiments allow students to simulate the how this affects the magnitude of deflection for a given hands-on laboratory experiments, verifying their results. torque. They also allow simulation of alternative set-ups, such as rods of different cross-sectional shape and material, The potentiometer and load cell connect to the USB extending the learning experience beyond the practical interface hub of the Structures platform for computer laboratory session. display and data acquisition (VDAS® Onboard).
Standard Features • Supplied with comprehensive user guide • Five-year warranty • Made in accordance with the latest European Union directives • ISO9001 certified manufacturer
Typical Experiment Results Comparing the Angle of Twist of Rods Typical Experiment Results Comparing Angle of Twist against of different Metals Length
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O p e rat i n g C on di ti ons Detailed Specifications
O per at ing env iro nme n t: TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous Laboratory improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specifcation without prior notice. Storage temperature range: Dimensio ns a nd weight: –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport) • Nett (assembled): 850 mm long x 130 mm front to back O per at ing t emper at ur e r a n ge : and 500 mm high and 14 kg +5°C to +40°C • Approximate primary packed (with storage tray): O per at ing r el at iv e hum i d i ty r a n ge : 0.08 m3 and 16 kg 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at Space Needed: 40°C • 1500 mm x 600 mm, level bench or desk Items Included: • Two chuck assemblies: one with a precision potentiometer for angular measurement, the other with a load cell for torque measurement • Angular measurement from 0 to 25 degrees • Torque measurement up to 1 Nm • Three different rods of length 700 mm and nominal 3 mm external diameter: • 1 x brass (solid) • 1 x brass (hollow) • 1 x stainless steel (solid) • Two cables • Hexagon tools for fixings • Vernier caliper • Storage tray • Comprehensive user guide
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