TecQuipment Product Portfolio Issue 2

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Contents

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

AERODYNAMICS

CONTROL ENGINEERING

PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEERING

FLUID MECHANICS

MATERIALS TESTING AND PROPERTIES

STATICS FUNDAMENTALS

NEXT GENERATION STRUCTURES

THEORY OF MACHINES

THERMODYNAMICS

ENGINES

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

VERSATILE DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (VDAS®)

Optical Extensometry

General-purpose ancillaries and instruments

Product List

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Thermal power plant with steam turbine (TD1060V)

Hydro-electric turbine (AE1000V)

Flow visualisation wind tunnel (AF80)

Thermal Power Plant with Steam Engine Trainer (TD1050) Shear force in a beam (STS3)

Vortex Apparatus (H13)

Creep testing machine (SM1006)

Friction and inclined plane kit (ES8)

Gyroscope experiment (TM1004)

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Engineering science

Packages and frame Smart Worksheets forces and moments materials testing vibration, friction and energy simple machines mechanisms

Engineering Science Full Set ESF A complete set of TecQuipment’s Engineering Science kits and three work panels within a mobile trolley.

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WORK PANEL ES1 Multi-position work panel for use with TecQuipment’s Engineering Science kits.

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Available Experiments: • Forces Kit (ES2)

• Moments Kit (ES3) 4 • Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers Kit (ES4) 5 • Torsion of Circular Sections Kit (ES5) 5 • Tensile Tester Kit (ES6) 5 • Simple Harmonic Motion Kit (ES7) 5 • Friction and Inclined Plane Kit (ES8) 5 • Potential and Kinetic Energy Kit (ES9) 6 • Pulley Kit (ES10) 6 • Drive Systems Kit (ES11) 6 • Cam, Crank and Toggle Kit (ES12) 6 • Gear Trains Kit (ES13) 6 • Simple Mechanisms Kit (ES14) 7 • Bar Linkages Kit (ES15) 7 • Centrifugal Force Kit (ES16) 7 • Rotational Friction Kit (ES17) 7 • Additional Mechanisms Kit (ES18) 7 • Spring Tester Kit (ES19) 7

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available Experiments (ES2–ES19)

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Packages As well as the full set, these packages are also available which offer great value for money.

Smart Worksheets ESSW Enhancing teaching capabilities and complementing students’ learning with the use of ready-made,

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Forces and moments kit package esb1

online and auto-graded assessments that are compatible with selected experiment kits in the Engineering Science range.

• Forces Kit ES2 • Moments Kit ES3

two Work Panels ES1

Simple Machines kit package esb3

Materials Testing kit package esb2

• Pulley Kit ES10 • Drive Systems Kit ES11 • Gear Trains Kit ES13 • Centrifugal Force Kit ES16 + four Work Panels ES1

• Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers Kit ES4 • Torsion of Circular Sections Kit ES5 • Tensile Tester Kit ES6 • Spring Tester Kit ES19 + four Work Panels ES1 Mechanisms kit package esb4 • Cam, Crank and Toggle Kit ES12 • Simple Mechanisms Kit ES14 • Bar Linkages Kit ES15 • Additional Mechanisms Kit ES18 + four Work Panels ES1

Vibration, Friction and energy kit package esb5

Worksheets currently available:

Moments Kit ES3 Demonstrates the relationship between distances and forces in rigid beams and levers showing the first, second and third order levers. Forces and Moments (ES2 and ES3): • Centre of Gravity • Triangle of Forces • Principle of Moments • Levers Deflection of Beams (ES4): • Beam Load • Beam Dimensions • Beam Length Torsion (ES5): • Torque and Diameter

Strength of Materials (ES6): • Tensile Testing Drive Systems (ES11 and ES13): • Chain Drive • Belt Drive • Spur Gears Simple mechanisms (ES14): • Crank and Slider

• Simple harmonic motion Kit ES7 • Friction and Inclined Plane Kit ES8 • Potential and Kinetic energy Kit ES9 • Rotational Friction Kit ES17 + four Work Panels ES1

Forces Kit ES2 Demonstrates how to find the centre of gravity of shapes and the relationship between angles and coplanar forces, using force triangles.

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Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers Kit ES4 Demonstrates the deflection of beams of different materials and dimensions, held on different supports, both clamps and knife edges.

Torsion of Circular Sections Kit ES5 Demonstrates the torsion in circular section specimens of different materials and lengths.

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Tensile Tester Kit ES6

Simple Harmonic Motion Kit ES7 Demonstrates simple harmonic motion

Demonstrates the principles of tensile tests on specimens of different materials, showing material behaviour in the elastic and plastic region (Young’s modulus).

(oscillation) in springs and pendulums, and its usefulness.

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Simple harmonic motion experiment

Friction and Inclined Plane Kit ES8 Demonstrates kinetic and static sliding friction and rolling friction on bodies and between different surfaces on a flat or inclined plane.

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Kit es9 Demonstrates the difference between potential and kinetic energy and how it can change from one to the other using a pendulum or flywheel. Also demonstrates elastic potential energy in a spring.

Pulley Kit ES10 Demonstrates the mechanical advantage of different combinations of pulleys and a simple wheel and axle.

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Drive Systems Kit ES11 Demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of three popular drive systems (belt, chain and a universal coupling) using a manually rotated frame with a low-friction cantilever linkage, adjustable masses and a spring to apply force.

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Cam, Crank and Toggle Kit ES12 Demonstrates the characteristics of a mechanical toggle, crank motion and the most popular shaped cams: pear, heart, round and snail.

Gear Trains Kit ES13 Demonstrates the characteristics of a spur gear, bevel gear and a worm drive.

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Simple Mechanisms Kit ES14 Demonstrates how the Scotch yoke, crank and slider and quick return mechanisms convert motion.

Bar Linkages Kit ES15 A set of bars and pivot joints for students to understand different bar linkages and mechanisms.

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Rotational Friction Kit ES17 Demonstrates how rotational friction affects the efficiency of popular machine elements, including a screw jack, wedge and different bearings.

Centrifugal Force Kit ES16 Demonstrates the relationship between centrifugal force, radius and velocity of rotating masses.

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Additional Mechanisms Kit ES18 Demonstrates how the Geneva mechanism and a ratchet mechanism convert motion.

Spring Tester Kit ES19 Demonstrates the

characteristics of coiled springs and how to test them (Hooke’s law).

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Aerodynamics

subsonic wind tunnels Special purpose wind tunnels Supersonic nozzle Supersonic wind tunnels

Modular Air Flow Bench AF10 This is a small-scale wind tunnel with an electric fan and adjustable air flow control, with eight different experiment modules that demonstrate key principles and phenomena of air flow.

AF10 Modular air flow bench This is a small-scale wind tunnel with an electric fan and adjustable air flow control, with eight different experiment modules that demonstrate key principles and phenomena of air flow.

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Bernoulli’s equation AF11

Boundary layer AF14

Flow visualisation AF17

Drag Force AF12

Flow around a bend AF15

tapped aerofoil AF18

Round Turbulent jet AF13

Coandă Effect and Jet Flow AF16

multi-tube manometer AF10a

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Available experiments: • Bernoulli’s Equation (AF11)

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• Drag Force (AF12)

• Round Turbulent Jet (AF13) • Boundary Layer (AF14) • Flow Around a Bend (AF15)

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• Coandă Effect and Jet Flow (AF16)

available Experiments (af11–af18)

• Flow Visualisation (AF17) • Tapped Aerofoil (AF18)

Bernoulli’s Equation AF11

Drag Force AF12 Allows students to investigate the direct and indirect measurement of drag on various shapes and to calculate and analyse the drag coefficient by different methods.

Allows students to measure the pressure distribution in a convergent-divergent duct to confirm Bernouli’s equation.

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Boundary Layer AF14

Round Turbulent Jet AF13 Allows students to

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investigate a jet of air as it emerges from the end of a tube and analyse its properties.

Allows students to investigate both the laminar and turbulent boundary layers on flat plates with rough and smooth surfaces.

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Flow Around a Bend AF15 Allows students to measure the pressure distribution in a smooth rectangular bend via tapping points on the curved walls and radius.

Coandă Effect and Jet Flow AF16 Allows students to investigate the Coandă effect and a fluidic flip-flop.

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Flow Visualisation AF17 Allows students to ‘see’ the

Tapped Aerofoil AF18 Allows students to investigate the pressure

air flow around various shapes by using smoke filaments. The shapes are viewed through a transparent window.

distribution around a two- dimensional NACA aerofoil that has 12 tapping points along the chord.

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Flow Visualisation Wind Tunnel AF80 A vertical suction‑type wind

Laval Nozzle Flow Apparatus AF27

Demonstrates the thermodynamic and fluid mechanics of the adiabatic expansion of air through subsonic and supersonic nozzles. Includes interchangeable convergent, convergent/divergent Laval nozzles and convergent/parallel nozzle.

tunnel that uses smoke trails to demonstrate air flow around differently shaped models, for understanding boundary layers, separation and rotational flow.

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AF1600S

AF1450S

AF1300

AF1125

Size comparison of the subsonic wind tunnels range

Subsonic Wind Tunnel 305 mm AF1300 A compact, free-standing, open-circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 305 mm by 305 mm and 600 mm long, allowing students to perform advanced study such as analysing boundary layers, performing flow visualisation and observing velocity in the wake, offering extensive teaching and research functionality.

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Base Unit (af1300)

Instrumentation

available Experiments

available experiments: • Cylinder Model with Tapping (AF1300a) • NACA 0012 Aerofoil with Tappings (AF1300b) • NACA 2412 Aerofoil with Flap (AF1300c) • Set of Two NACA 0012 Aerofoils (AF1300d)

• Flat Plate Drag Model (AF1300e) • Boundary Layer Model (AF1300f)

Winglets and end plates

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• Aircraft Model (Low Wing) (AF1300g) • Aircraft Model (High Wing) (AF1300h) • Three-Dimensional Drag Models (AF1300j) • S1210 Aerofoil (AF1300l) • Winglets and End Plates (AF1300q) • Flutter Wing (AF1300r)

Flutter wing

A starter set is available consisting of the Subsonic Wind Tunnel 305 mm (AF1300), Basic Lift and Drag Balance (AF1300z) and a set of Three-Dimensional Drag Models (AF1300j).

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benchtop Subsonic Wind Tunnel AF1125 An ultra-compact, open circuit, benchtop subsonic wind tunnel that offers a complete system ready for aerodynamic experimentation, suitable for college use, undergraduate study and research projects.

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Subsonic Wind Tunnel 450 mm AF1450s Larger open-circuit, suction subsonic wind tunnels for the study of advanced aerodynamics

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theory and research. With a working section of 450 mm or 600 mm comes greater visualisation and more accurate results, operating at meaningful Reynolds numbers.

Fully operation wind tunnel

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Subsonic Wind Tunnel 600 mm AF1600s

Larger open-circuit, suction subsonic wind tunnels for the study of advanced aerodynamics theory and research. With a working section of 450 mm or 600 mm comes greater visualisation and more accurate results, operating at meaningful Reynolds numbers.

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Flight Demonstration Wind Tunnel AF41V

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A model aircraft suspended in an open circuit wind tunnel. Includes realistic fly-by-wire flight controls to simulate a variety of principles of aircraft flight.

Intermittent Supersonic Wind Tunnel AF300 An intermittent supersonic (up to Mach 1.8) wind tunnel for investigations into subsonic and supersonic air flow around two-dimensional models. Also for analysis of the profile of the tunnel working section.

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Continuous Supersonic WIND TUNNEL AF302 A suction-type, continuous-operation supersonic (up to Mach 1.8) wind tunnel for investigations into subsonic and supersonic air flow around

two-dimensional models. Also for analysis of the profile of the tunnel working section.

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Schlieren Apparatus AF300a / AF302a The Schlieren apparatus enables students to see air flow (including supersonic shock waves) around two-dimensional models as variations in the intensity of illumination. For use with the Intermittent (AF300) and Continuous (AF302) Supersonic Wind Tunnels.

5 degrees mach 1-8 and 5 degree wedge

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Control engineering

Control Software CE2000 Software that simulates control systems and works with TecQuipment’s controller (CE120) or digital interface (CE122) to control and acquire data from TecQuipment’s Control Engineering range.

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Controller CE120 A self-contained analogue and computer-based investigations into the basic and advanced principles of control engineering at all academic levels. controller designed to support practical

Digital Interface CE122 A self-contained computer-based controller designed to support practical investigations, covering the basic and advanced

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principles of control

engineering at all academic levels.

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Available experiments: • Thermal Control Process Apparatus (CE103) • Coupled Tanks Apparatus (CE105/CE105MV) • Ball and Beam Apparatus (CE106) • Engine Speed Control Apparatus (CE107)

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• Coupled Drives Apparatus (CE108) • Ball and Hoop Apparatus (CE109)

available Experiments (ce103, ce105–ce110)

• Servo Trainer (CE110)

Thermal Control Process Apparatus CE103 A self-contained benchtop temperature control apparatus that mimics common industrial processes, designed to allow students at all academic levels to investigate the basic and advanced principles of control.

Ball and Beam Apparatus CE106 A self-contained benchtop apparatus to demonstrate basic and advanced principles of control in naturally unstable systems.

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Coupled Tanks Apparatus CE105 A self-contained benchtop apparatus to demonstrate basic and advanced principles of control of single and coupled tanks, including the study of static and dynamic systems.

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Multivariable Coupled Tanks Apparatus CE105MV Based on the CE105 but features a second pump and flow metre for more advanced experiments on the principles of multivariable control.

Coupled Drives Apparatus CE108 Compact benchtop apparatus designed to allow students at all academic levels to investigate

Engine Speed Control Apparatus CE107 A self-contained benchtop apparatus to demonstrate basic and advanced principles of engine speed control, including non-linear systems and inner loop feedback techniques.

basic and advanced principles of control, including control of multi-variable systems.

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Ball and Hoop Apparatus CE109 A self-contained benchtop apparatus to demonstrate basic control of position or speed of a ball in a hoop, and more advanced studies of liquid slop.

Servo Trainer CE110 A self-contained benchtop DC servo apparatus to study basic control of speed of a servomotor,

through to more advanced optional

controllers or other suitable controllers.

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Process Control Engineering

Digital control process control

PLC Trainer ce123 Uses an industry-standard PLC to control the PLC process using ladder logic programming running on a PC. For use with the PLC Process (CE111).

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PLC Process CE111 A self-contained, benchtop liquid flow and level process, providing a physical system to experience the programming of programmable logic controllers, for use with the PLC Trainer (CE123).

Process Trainer CE117 A self-contained, benchtop, fully integrated teaching apparatus that mimics industrial process engineering, including a comprehensive range of experiments in flow, level, pressure and temperature, ranging from basic

theories through to more

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advanced principles.

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Pressure Process Training System TE3300/02 A self-contained, mobile module using pressure as the control variable to illustrate the principles of single- loop control and

Flow Process Training System TE3300/03 A self-contained,

mobile module for flow process control experiments to illustrate the principles of single- loop control and the calibration and tuning of controllers, transmitters, converters and valves.

the calibration and tuning of controllers, transmitters, converters and valves.

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Level Process Training System TE3300/04 A self-contained,

Temperature Process Training System TE3300/05 A self-contained, mobile module for

mobile module for level process control experiments to illustrate the principles of single- loop control and the calibration and tuning of controllers, transmitters, converters and valves.

temperature process control experiments to illustrate the principles of single-loop control and the calibration and tuning of controllers, transmitters, converters and valves.

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Computer Control System TE3300/06 Easy-to-use software that connects to the TE3300 Process Control modules for remote control and monitoring of processes (distributed control).

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Fluid Mechanics

Digital hydraulic bench Flow and pressure measurement Pipe friction and energy loss Laminar and turbulent flow nozzles and jets Vortices and cavitation Pipe surge and water hammer

open Channel Flow Hydrostatics and properties of fluids Hydrology Pumps and turbines Modular fluid power (pumps, turbines and compressors)

Digital Hydraulic Bench H1F A mobile, self-contained bench with recirculating water supply. It provides water at variable flow rates direct to experiments and includes digital flow display for hydraulic and fluid mechanics experiments.

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available experiments: • Flow Visualisation (FC15) • Bernoulli’s Theorem (H5)

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• Discharge Over a Notch (H6) • Flow Measurement Methods (H10) • Friction Loss in a Pipe (H7) • Pipework Energy Losses (H34) • Flow Meter Calibration (H40) • Losses in Piping Systems (H16)

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available Experiments

• Impact of a Jet (H8)

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• Flow Through an Orifice (H4) • Fluid Friction Apparatus (H408)

• Vortex Apparatus (H13)

• Jet Trajectory and Orifice Flow (H33) 21 • Pipe Surge And Water Hammer (H405) 21 • 2.5 Metre Flume (FC50–2.5) 22 • Francis Turbine (H18) 25 • Pelton Turbine (H19) 25 • Hydraulic Ram Pump (H31) 25 Upgrade your older generation gravimetric or volumetric hydraulic bench with a: Digital Electronic Measuring Kit H1X For measuring low flow rates of water being used in experiments: Low Flow Range Display H1L

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HDMS software HDMS A user-friendly, simple software tool for manual data entry and recording of data for many of TecQuipment’s hydraulics experiments.

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Flow visualisation FC15 A compact, entry-level piece of equipment for visualising flow patterns around weirs and other objects in an open channel. Can also be used with the included lock gates to perform wave flow experiments.

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Bernoulli’s Theorem H5 A benchtop Venturi tube

Discharge over a Notch H6

A tank and set of notch weirs for the study of flow regulation and measurement devices.

that allows students to study Bernoulli’s theorem by measuring the complete static head distribution along the horizontal tube.

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Flow Measurement Methods H10

Pressure Measurement Bench H30 A self-contained, benchtop apparatus that enables a range of practical investigations into manometer and Bourdon gauge pressure measurement techniques, including inclined and U-tube manometers, and Bourdon-type vacuum and pressure gauges.

A Venturi meter, an orifice plate meter and a rotameter that demonstrate typical

methods of measuring the flow of an incompressible

fluid and show applications of

Bernoulli’s equation.

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Calibration of a Bourdon Pressure Gauge H3A

A Bourdon pressure gauge with visible working mechanism to demonstrate how this type of pressure gauge works and how to calibrate it.

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Flow Meter Calibration H40

H1F

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H40

A compact manometer and nozzle flow meter that compares and demonstrates the accuracy, losses and use of fundamental flow meters.

available Experiments (H40a–h40c)

Available Experiments: Pitot Tube (H40a)

Venturi Flow Meter (H40b) Orifice Flow Meter (H40c)

DATASHEET Friction Loss in a Pipe H7 A small-bore straight test pipe on a base plate for measuring friction loss in a horizontal pipe, to study laminar and turbulent flow. Also to find the critical Reynolds number and demonstrate the flow transition point.

Pipework Energy Losses H34 Compact, benchtop apparatus compares pressure losses and k value of popular fittings in small-bore pipework.

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Losses in Piping Systems H16 Free-standing, mobile apparatus demonstrates pressure losses in several small-bore pipe circuit components, typical of those found in central heating systems.

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Fluid Friction Apparatus H408 A mobile vertical panel featuring various pipe configurations to demonstrate flow and losses in different pipes, fittings and valves.

Includes Pitot tube, Venturi and orifice

meters for flow measurement.

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Osborne Reynolds Apparatus H215 Free-standing apparatus that gives a visual demonstration of laminar and turbulent flow. It also allows students to investigate the effect of varying viscosity and investigate Reynolds numbers.

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Optional Heater Module (H215a)

Hele-Shaw Apparatus H9 A benchtop apparatus to demonstrate two-

dimensional laminar flow around differently shaped models, allowing the study of various source and sink arrangements.

Flow Through an Orifice H4 A cylindrical tank with an adjustable diffuser that demonstrates flow through different orifices for different flow rates.

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Impact of a Jet H8 A cylindrical tank for investigating the force generated by a jet striking plates (representing turbine vanes) to aid in the understanding of how turbines work.

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Jet Trajectory and Orifice Flow H33 A constant head device, backboard, set of nozzles and Pitot tube. This apparatus demonstrates vertical flow and horizontal jet trajectories through different orifices (nozzles) and allows students to study the trajectory profiles of water jets from the nozzles when mounted horizontally.

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Vortex Apparatus H13 A transparent, double-walled vessel that demonstrates the phenomena of free and forced vortices with measuring devices for calculating the water surface profile.

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Cavitation in a Venturi H400 A floor-standing, self-contained apparatus to demonstrate and observe the basic principles of cavitation and its implications on the performance of hydraulic machines and systems.

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Pipe Surge and Water Hammer H405 A self-contained unit for teaching the transient effects of pipe surge and water hammer caused by sudden flow rate changes in pipes.

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2.5-Metre Flume FC50-2.5 A 53 mm wide, 2.5 metre long

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flume complete with models and instruments for demonstrating flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel. Recommended ancillaries: • Flow Visualisation (FC50di) • Roughened Bed: 2 grades (FC50k)

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Flow and Sediment Transport Channels FC80 (2.5, 5 and 7.5) An 80 mm wide, 2.5, 5 and 7.5-metre long flow and sediment transport channel with a starter kit of models and instruments. It provides students with the ability to study the varying effects of sediment transport, bedform dynamics and fluid flow around weirs and other objects in an open channel.

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Available experiments:

• Cylindrical Gate (FC80a) • Radial Sector Gate (FC80b) • Sluice Gate and Dye Kit (FC80c) • Crump Weir (FC80d) • Dam Spillway (FC80e) • Streamlined Hump (FC80g) • Parshall Flume (FC80h) • Bridge Piers (FC80j) • Roughened Beds (FC80k) • Siphon Spillway (FC80l) • Wave Generator and Beach (FC80n)

• Culvert Model (FC80p) • Flow Splitter (FC80u) • Flow Visualisation (FC80di) • Sediment Feeder (FC80sf)

Flow Visualisation

Sediment feeder

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7.5-metre Sediment Transport Channel

Subcritical and critical flow past a Pier

Flow Under a Sluice Gate

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Flumes FC300 (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 metres) A 300 mm wide, 5 to 15-metre long flume for student study and advanced research into a wide range of fluid flow topics. A huge range of ancillaries are available to extend learning potential and offers the opportunity for innovative experimentation.

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Available experiments: Radial Gate (FC300b)

Sluice Gate with Tappings (FC300c) Dam Spillway (FC300e) Ogee Weir with Tappings (FC300e2) Energy Dissipation (FC300e3) Siphon Spillway (FC300l) Self-Regulating Siphon (FC300l2) Venturi Flume (FC300f) Parshall Flume (FC300h) Culvert Model (FC300p) Trapezoidal Flume (FC300z) Bridge Piers (FC300j) Vortex-Induced Vibrations (FC300m) Roughened Beds (FC300k) Lift and Drag (FC300ld) Crump Weir (FC300d) Notched Weirs (FC300q) Broad-Crested Weirs (FC300r) Sediment Loop (FC300sl) Wave Generator and Beach (FC300n)

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Water Hammer Apparatus TE86 A 60-metre copper coil that

Metacentric Height and Stability H2 MKII

A benchtop apparatus to determine the stability of a pontoon with its centre of gravity, metacentric height and metacentre at various heights.

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demonstrates water hammer and cavitation and the propagation of shock waves at sonic velocity in water.

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Hydrostatics and Properties of Fluids H314 Self-contained mobile unit for many experiments in fluid mechanics. Among other experiments it covers: properties of fluids, hydrostatic principles and buoyancy/floatation and Archimedes principle.

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Viscosity and Particle Drag H410 Floor-standing, simple falling sphere viscometer that demonstrates the drag coefficient of different sized particles (spheres) and the viscosity of liquids.

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Liquid Sedimentation Apparatus H311 A self-contained, benchtop apparatus of transparent sediment columns for studies into the settling characteristics of suspended solids and

Centre of Pressure H11 A pivoted, clear plastic assembly which students use to find the centre of pressure of a totally or partially

submerged plane surface. Compact, self-contained and excellent for classroom demonstrations.

the display of particle wall effects.

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Permeability, Flow Nets and Darcy’s Law H312 A self-contained, floor-standing unit consisting of a tank with tappings connected to a bank of piezometer tubes. It demonstrates flow through permeable media with common structures, such as dams and walls.

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Hydrology and Rainfall Apparatus H313 A self-contained, floor-standing unit consisting of a water reservoir and a tank for sand with overhead spray nozzles

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that simulate rainfall, both stationary and moving. It is for studying hydrology principles, including rainfall, through flow and the movement of water over land and rivers.

Advanced Hydrology and Rainfall Apparatus H313V

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This is the latest version of the Hydrology and Rainfall Apparatus, the H313, with new functionality for more detailed and advanced study including VDAS ® Onboard.

Francis Turbine H18 A compact experiment for

use with the Hydraulic Bench (H1F) to demonstrate how a Francis turbine works and to test its performance.

Pelton Turbine H19 A compact experiment for use with the Hydraulic Bench (H1F) to demonstrate how a Pelton turbine works and to test its performance.

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Hydraulic Ram Pump H31 A compact experiment for

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use with the Hydraulic Bench (H1F) to demonstrate the use of water hammer to create a pumping action.

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Centrifugal Pump Test Set H47 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit consisting of a water reservoir, pump, motor and Venturi meter for a comprehensive range of investigations into the performance and characteristics of a centrifugal pump. Demonstrates cavitation and the use of a Venturi tube.

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Two-Stage (Series and Parallel) Pumps H83 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit consisting of a water reservoir, two pumps and motors and a Venturi meter for a comprehensive range of investigations into the performance and characteristics of two centrifugal pumps in both series and parallel.

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Series and Parallel Pumps H52 / H53V Two benchtop test sets that allow students to investigate the operation and performance of a single centrifugal pump and two centrifugal pumps configured in series or parallel. The H53V features a variable speed pump, speed, torque, power measurement and has VDAS ® Onboard for automatic data acquisition.

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Series and Parallel Pumps (H52)

Variable speed Series and Parallel Pumps (H53v)

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Multi-Pump Test Set H85v A versatile, self-contained mobile unit designed to investigate and demonstrate the performance characteristics of a range of different pump types.

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recommended Ancillaries: Gear Pump (H85a) Piston Pump (H85b) Centrifugal pump (H85c)

Rotodynamic Axial Pump (H85d) Vane Pump (H85e) Lobe Pump (H85f) Channel Impeller Pump (H85g)

Modular Fluid Power range Designed for the study of the practical applications of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics theory, as applied to pumps, fans and compressors. The Modular Fluid Power range (MFP101–107) is driven by a common interchangeable dynamometer (Universal Dynamometer, MFP100).

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Centrifugal Pump Module MFP101 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit with full instrumentation for studying and performing tests on a centrifugal pump and optional turbines, to understand how they work and calculate performance.

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available Experiments:

Pelton Wheel (Turbine) (MFP101b)

Propeller Turbine (MFP101c)

Francis Turbine (MFP101d)

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Axial Flow Pump Module MFP102 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit consisting of a water reservoir, pump, calibrated nozzle and valves. It allows students to study and perform tests on an axial flow pump, to understand how it works and calculate its performance.

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Positive Displacement Pump Module MFP103 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit with full instrumentation consisting of an oil reservoir, a positive displacement flow meter, valves and instruments to measure positive displacement pump performance. available Experiments: Piston Pump (MFP103a)

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Gear Pump (MFP103b)

Vane Pump (MFP103c)

Swash Plate Pump (MFP103d)

Reciprocating Compressor Module MFP104 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit that includes a small compressor with an air receiver and instrumentation. It allows students to study and perform tests on a reciprocating compressor, to understand how it works and calculate its performance.

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Centrifugal Compressor Module MFP105

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A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit that includes a small compressor and instrumentation. It allows students to study and perform tests on a centrifugal compressor, to understand how it works and calculate its performance.

Centrifugal Fan Module MFP106 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit that includes a fan and instrumentation to allow students to study and perform tests on a centrifugal fan, to understand how it works and calculate its performance.

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Axial Fan Module MFP107 A self-contained, floor-standing mobile unit that includes an axial fan, duct and instrumentation. It allows students to study and perform tests on an axial fan, to understand how it works and calculate its performance.

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Materials Testing and Properties

Basic elastic properties stress and strain analysis

impact testing industrial hardness testers test specimens free-standing structures experiments

torsion testing fatigue testing creep testing tensile and universal testing machines

Stiffness, Bending and Torsion TE16 Compact, benchtop apparatus enabling a variety of investigations into material stiffness including Young’s modulus.

Hooke’s Law and Spring Rate SM110 Benchtop apparatus tests extension springs to find their properties. Proves Hooke’s law and the basic rules of spring design.

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Thin Cylinder SM1007 Benchtop machine to allow students to perform stress and strain tests on a thin-walled cylinder. Introducing Mohr’s circle and Poisson’s ratio.

Diaphragm SM1008 Benchtop machine to allow students to perform stress, strain and deflection tests on a diaphragm.

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Thick Cylinder SM1011 Benchtop machine to allow students to perform stress and strain tests on a thick-walled cylinder.

Strain Gauge Trainer SM1009

Benchtop bending system to test tension, torsion and bending to illustrate how resistance strain gauges work and methods of measuring strains in different structures. Can be used to demonstrate Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio.

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Digital Strain Display SM1010 A 16-channel instrument that connects to industry-standard strain gauges to give direct readings of strain.

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Torsion Testing Machine, 30 Nm SM1001 Benchtop machine to allow students to do

Strain Gauge Kit E19 Selection of resistance strain gauges and necessary accessories and consumable materials, for use with TecQuipment’s SM1010 Digital Strain Display.

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torsion tests on different materials. Demonstrates Bauschinger effect.

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Rotating Fatigue Machine SM1090V A benchtop machine for demonstrating the failure of materials when subjected to an alternating stress, showing both low and high cycle fatigue. DATASHEET

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Creep Machine SM1006

BenchTop Tensile Testing Machine SM1002

Benchtop machine which demonstrates the phenomenon of creep under different conditions and in different materials.

A laboratory-scale, hand-driven benchtop tensile testing machine, 20 kN capacity.

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Universal Testing Machine SM1000 A versatile, bench-mounted machine for compressive and tensile tests on different materials and structures.

available experiments:

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Brinell Indenter (SM1000e) Coil Spring (SM1000f)

Beam and Leaf Spring (SM1000g) Cupping Experiment (SM1000h) Double Shear Experiment (SM1000j) Disc Spring Experiment (SM1000k)

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Universal Testing Machine

Cupping experiment

Materials Laboratory with Data Capture MF40 MK11 A versatile, benchtop machine for compressive and tensile tests on different materials and structures.

Cupping, spring and shear experiment

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Energy Absorbed at Fracture TE15 Compact, benchtop apparatus for testing notched specimens. Forms an introduction to impact testing such as Izod and Charpy.

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Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus SM1003 A benchtop test frame

Rockwell Hardness Tester SM1015 MKIII An entry-level instrument for educational purposes to introduce students to the science of hardness testing to industrial standards for accurate measurements of Rockwell hardness.

for examining and displaying bending of an unsymmetrical cantilever. Demonstrates the use of Mohr’s circle.

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Vickers Hardness Tester SM1016 MKIII An industrial-standard tester for accurate measurements of Vickers hardness.

Universal Hardness Tester SM1017 MKIII

An educational instrument designed to industrial standards for accurate measurements of Vickers, Brinell and Rockwell hardness.

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Beam Apparatus SM1004 A benchtop frame with load cells and cantilevers for the study of deflection and forces on different types of beams for a wide range of supports and loads. Also demonstrates Young’s modulus. Set of

additional beams and strain gauged beam available.

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Euler Buckling Apparatus SM1005

Benchtop apparatus tests different types of struts and demonstrates how they deflect under load, and demonstrates the use of Southwell’s method. Set of additional struts available.

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Composite Beam Sets for the SM1004 and SM1005

Basic Composite Beam Set (SM1004d1 / SM1005b1)

Cored Composite Beam Set (SM1004d2 / SM1005b2)

Variable Stiffness Composite Beam Set (SM1004d3 / SM1005b3)

Test Specimens Creep Test Specimens (CP)

Rotating Fatigue Specimens (RF) Torsion Test Specimens (TR) Tensile Test Specimens (TH) Double Shear Test Specimens (DS) Cupping Test Specimens (ER) Tensile Test Specimens (TL and TS) Tensile Test Specimens (ML) Hardness Test Specimens (HTP) Hardness Reference Blocks (HTB)

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Statics fundamentals

statics work panel STF1 Work panel for use with TecQuipment’s Statics Fundamentals (STF) range.

Base Unit (STF1)

available Experiments (stf2–stf5)

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Suspension Cable Demonstration STF2 A kit for use with the work panel that demonstrates the tensions and shapes in a suspension cable, comparing them with theory.

Equilibrium of a Rigid Body STF3 A kit for use with the work panel that demonstrates the forces around a ladder-type structure.

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Equilibrium of Forces STF4 A kit for use with the work panel for experiments with three or more coplanar forces at equilibrium and an introduction to Bow’s notation.

Equilibrium of a Beam STF5 A kit for use with the work panel for experiments with forces, moments and reactions around a beam at equilibrium.

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Next Generation Structures

Structures platform Arches, Bridges and Trusses Failure Deflections and stress moments torsion

Structures Platform STS1 A benchtop platform that holds the experiments of the Structures range.

Base Unit (STS1)

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available Experiments (STS2–STS22)

Introduction to next generation structures

Simulation capabilities of the STS range using VDAS® software

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screenshots of the VDAS® software

available experiments: ARCHES, BRIDGES AND TRUSSES • Pin Jointed Frameworks (STS8) • Three-Pinned Arch (STS9) • Two-Pinned Arch (STS10)

DEFLECTIONS AND STRESS • Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers (STS4)

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• Bending Stress in a Beam (STS5)

• Continuous and Indeterminate Beams (STS13)

• Curved Bars and Davits (STS14)

• Fixed Arch (STS11)

• Redundant Truss (STS17)

• Frame Deflections and Reactions (STS18) MOMENTS • Bending Moments in a Beam (STS2)

• Simple Suspension Bridge (STS19) • Suspended Beam Bridge (STS21) FAILURE • Euler Buckling of a Column (STS12) • Plastic Bending of Beams (STS15) • Plastic Bending of Portals (STS16)

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• Shear Force in a Beam (STS3)

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• Bending Moments in a Portal Frame (STS20) • Equilibrium of a Simply Supported Beam (STS22)

TORSION • Torsion of Circular Sections (STS6)

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• Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre (STS7)

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Bending Moments in a Beam STS2 Experiment that illustrates and DATASHEET

proves the basic theory of bending moments in a beam.

Shear Force in a Beam STS3 Experiment that illustrates and proves the basic theory of shear force in a beam.

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Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers STS4 Experiment for the study of beam deflection under different loads and fixing conditions, and the demonstration of Young’s modulus.

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Bending Stress in a Beam STS5 Experiment for the study of stress distribution across the section of a beam.

Bending Stress in a Beam experiment

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Examining the load and strain gauge relationship

Torsion of Circular Sections STS6 Experiment for the study of torque and deflection in different materials with circular section.

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Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre STS7 Experiment for the study of the vertical and horizontal deflection of different unsymmetrical sections. DATASHEET

Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear centre

Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear centre experiment

Pin-Jointed Frameworks STS8 Experiment for the study of strains, stresses, forces and deflections in various pin jointed frameworks, and the study of Bow’s notation.

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Three-Pinned Arch STS9 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a three-pinned arch under various load conditions.

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Two-Pinned Arch STS10 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a two-pinned arch under various load conditions.

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Fixed Arch STS11 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a fixed arch under various load conditions.

Euler Buckling of struts STS12

Experiment for the study of buckling of struts and the relationships between length, end fixing conditions and buckling load.

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Continuous and Indeterminate Beams STS13 Experiment that can be used to perform a wide variety of beam experiments, from simple cases to complex problems.

Curved Bars and Davits STS14 Experiment for investigations into two common curved structures and two common davit structures.

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Continuous and indeterminate beams experiment

Examining the central load point

Deflection of Curved Bars and Davits

Curved Bars and Davits experiment

Plastic Bending of Beams STS15 Experiment for the study of plastic theory and limit state design of beams.

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Plastic Bending of Portals STS16 Experiment for the study of plastic theory and limit state design in portal frames.

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Redundant Truss STS17 Experiment for the study of determinate and indeterminate truss structures.

Frame Deflections and Reactions STS18 Experiment for the study of rectangular portals subjected to vertical loads.

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Digital course books

Digital student course books

Theory

Enhancing students’ learning and understanding of basic structural principles focusing on beams, bridges and cantilevers, these course books provide real-life examples and theories and run through the experimental set-up, procedures and analysis. These free teaching materials include: • Relevant theory • Experiments with step-by-step instructions • Simulated experiment • Useful videos • Easy to use on all platforms

Experiments

Simulated experiment

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Simple Suspension Bridge STS19 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a simple suspension bridge.

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A digital image correlation (DIC) system to teach students how to measure and visualise surface deformations, strains and displacements in materials and shapes.

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Bending Moments in a Portal Frame STS20 Experiment for the study of bending moments and sway in portal frames.

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Suspended Beam Bridge STS21 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a suspended beam bridge.

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Equilibrium of a simply supported beam STS22 Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a simply supported beam.

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