Simple Bending Test Lab Report | CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Lab 3: Simple Bending Test on Beams

Lab 3: Simple Bending Test Experiment

Experiment: Simple bending test on timber, steel, aluminum beams: Deflection, flexural relations and MoI comparisons

Course Code: CE151 – STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Description: Complete lab report covering theory, procedure, observations, calculations and analysis of simple bending test results

Prepared by: Important Notes Team

1. Theory of Simple Bending

1.1 Flexural formula derivation

1.2 Moment of inertia calculations

1.3 Section modulus concepts

2. Experimental Setup

2.1 Beam testing apparatus

2.2 Dial gauge arrangement

2.3 Loading mechanism

3. Procedure

3.1 Beam specimen preparation

3.2 Applying point loads

3.3 Measuring deflection

4. Observations

4.1 Load-deflection data tables

4.2 Sample calculations

5. Results

5.1 Load-deflection curves for all materials

5.2 Comparison of flexural rigidity

5.3 Moment of inertia calculations

6. Discussion

6.1 Analysis of material behavior

6.2 Error analysis

6.3 Engineering applications

Digitized lab report prepared by Important Notes Team