Experiment for the study of the characteristics of a three-pinned arch under various load conditions. Mounts on the Structures platform and connects to the Structures automatic data acquisition unit and software (VDAS® Onboard).

This product helps students to understand how loads affect the horizontal reaction forces in a three pinned arch.

Features

• A simplified version of a realistic structure to give students an understanding of real-life structures
• Includes multiple loads for many combinations of loads including uniformly distributed loads (UDLs)
• Supplied with a storage tray to keep smaller items safe
• Works with user-friendly software (VDAS®)

Learning Outcomes

• Horizontal reaction due to a varying single point load on a statically determinate structure
• Horizontal reaction due to a moving single point load on a statically determinate structure
• Horizontal reactions due to a uniformly distributed load on a statically determinate structure
• Influence lines and superposition
• Lines of thrust in an arch
• Graphical construction of a bending moment diagram for point loads
• Maximum bending moments due to a load on an arch