Apparatus for measuring failure load of model truss structures

摘要

An educational force application and force measurement apparatus is with a plurality of interchangeable workpiece mounting components is disclosed. The apparatus securely accepts a model structure (workpiece), secures a force measurement component between the model structure and a force application component, and applies an incrementally increasing force until the workpiece fails. A series of interchangeable upper workpiece mounting components allow the apparatus to measure the failure load on several different types of model structures.

主权项

1. A force application and measurement apparatus adapted to interchangeably engage a plurality of upper components, comprising,
a. a support structure with an upper face and a lower horizontal crossbrace, a force application component, a force measurement component, and a harness, wherein, b. the upper face of the support structure includes a plurality of sockets, c. a first end of the force application component is secured to an upper face of the lower crossbrace, d. a second end of the force application component is secured to a first end of the force measurement component, e. a second end of the force measurement component is secured to a first end of the harness, and f. a second end of the harness is securable to a workpiece.