This product helps students understand the deflections and reactions of a portal frame under various loading conditions.

This product includes a Vernier caliper for accurate measurement of the frame cross-section.

Learning Outcomes

• Horizontal reaction and fi xing moment due to a varying single point load on a portal frame
• Uniform and non-uniform cross-section portal frames
• Predicting sway direction by consideration of shear forces
• Use of the moment distribution (Hardy Cross) method to calculate bending moments, sway magnitude and horizontal support reactions
• Deflection (sway) of a portal frame due to loading asymmetry
• Deflection (sway) of a portal frame due to asymmetry of the uprights
• Plotting bending moment diagrams

Key Features

• Fits to the Structures platform for ergonomic use and space-saving storage
• Includes two different portal frames for experiments with uniform and non-uniform cross-section frames
• Includes Vernier caliper for measurement of cross-section
• Supplied with a storage tray to keep smaller items safe
• Direct reading of horizontal reaction and fixing moment for quick and simple experiments
• Works with user-friendly software (VDAS®)