Applied Mechanics Lab – MEC 424/ AHA Rev.

01-2014

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
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Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (EM220/EM221)

Course : Applied Mechanics Lab
Code : MEC 424
Lab : Material Strength Lab
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Lab Sheet No : 1

Title : Bending in Beam

1.0 Introduction

Bending characterizes the behavior of a slender structural element subjected to an external load applied
perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the element. In this experiment, the deflection of the beam due
to applied load will be measured at two points along the beam and elastic modulus is calculated as
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Deflection in beam.

2.0 Objectives

Upon completion of this experiment, students should be able to;

1. Determine the elastic modulus (E) of beam specimen by method of deflection of Mild Steel,
Aluminum and Brass.
2. Validate the data between experimental and theoretical values

3.0 Apparatus

Mild steel aluminum and brass beam, the cantilever beam setup , dial calipers, weights to be hung from
the end of the beam, tape measure

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4.0 Results and Discussion

Discuss the findings. Wherever necessary please use diagrams, charts and table to emphasize on
findings.

5.0 Conclusion

Conclude findings from experimental data

6.0 References

List all references that have been made during the course of findings.