Column Test Lab Report | CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Lab 5: Column Behavior and Buckling

Lab 5: Column Test Experiment

Experiment: Test on column behavior and buckling under different end conditions

Course Code: CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Description: Complete lab report covering theory of column buckling, procedure, observations, calculations and analysis of results

Prepared by: Important Notes Team

1. Theory of Column Buckling

1.1 Euler’s buckling theory

1.2 Effective length concepts

1.3 Slenderness ratio and critical load

2. Experimental Setup

2.1 Column testing apparatus

2.2 Different end conditions

2.3 Measurement instruments

3. Procedure

3.1 Setting up column specimens

3.2 Applying axial load gradually

3.3 Recording buckling loads

4. Observations

4.1 Data recording table

4.2 Sample calculations

5. Results

5.1 Load vs deflection curves

5.2 Comparison of theoretical and experimental values

5.3 Effect of end conditions on buckling load

6. Discussion

6.1 Analysis of results

6.2 Error analysis

6.3 Practical applications in structural design

Digitized lab report prepared by Important Notes Team