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University of Ottawa
Faculty of Engineering
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I
CVG 2140
Lab Report
EXPERIMENT # 1- BEAM REACTIONS
Professor: Dr. Beatriz Martín-Pérez
Done by : Sifat Bayes
Student Number: 7598904
Submission Date: February 12, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(i)
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………4
(ii)
Objective….…………………………………………………………………………...5
(iii)
Theoretical Background……………………………………………………………….5
(iv)
Materials and Equipment……………………………………………………………...5
(v)
Experimental Procedure……………………………………………………………….5
(vi)
Analysis of Data……………………………………………………………………….6
(vii)
Sample Calculation………...………………………………………………………….9
(viii) Discussion…...……………………………………………………………………….10
(ix)
Conclusion and Recommendations…………………………………………..………10
References……………………………………………………………………………11
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ABSTRACT
The goal of this experiment is to observe and analyze reactions under different loading
conditions for various settings which are applied to a simply supported beam. In order to achieve
this objective, we use a beam reaction apparatus and measurement tools to take readings when a
load was placed in different positions on the beam. It was observed that the reactions recorded at
the supports were directly related to the position and weight of the loading signifying that a
relationship exists between the force, position and support forces within an element. Essentially
this is an application of Newton’s Third Law, which states that for every action, there is always
an equal and opposite reaction.
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INTRODUCTION
Beams are strong structural components that are used because of their capability of resisting load
by withstanding bending. They are widely preferred due to their ability to withstand great loads
without failure.
In this lab, three different conditions of simply supported beams are going to be considered in
this experiment. Simply supported beams consist of two supports at each end of the...