Product Summary
3-Point Bending
A Three-Point Bend test is performed on a round rod as shown. As a downward force (F) is applied in the middle of the rod, the flex (Δx) is recorded. The ratio (F/Δx) is the effective stiffness of the length of rod being tested.
The distance between the anvils is varied, and the resulting effect on the stiffness of the beam is measured. A graph of the resulting data yields the Flexural Elastic Modulus for the material.
4-Point Bending
A Four-Point Bend Test is performed on the ABS plastic beams from the PASCO Structures System. As a downward force (F) is applied in the middle of the beam, the flex (Δx) is recorded. The ratio (F/Δx) is the effective stiffness of the length of beam being tested, and is measured directly from the slope of the F vs. Δx graph. The Flexural Elastic Modulus for the material is then calculated.
Concepts
- 3-Point Bending
- 4-Point Bending
- Flexural Elastic Modulus
What's Included
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Experiments
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Bending: 3-Point and 4-Point.
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College / Engineering
A Three-Point Bend test is performed on a round rod as shown in Figure 1. As a downward force (F) is applied in the middle of the rod, the flex (Δx) is recorded. The ratio (F/Δx) is the effective stiffness of the length of rod...
College / Engineering
A Four-Point Bend Test is performed on plastic beams as shown in Figure 1. As a downward force (F) is applied in the middle of the beam, the flex (Δx) is recorded. The ratio (F/Δx) is the effective stiffness of the length of...
