Deformation of frames Elastic deformation of a statically determinate or indeterminate frame under point load Features - elastic deformation of a statically determinate or indeterminate frame under point load - U-shaped and S-shaped frame - principle of virtual work to calculate the deformation and support reaction in a statically indeterminate system Learning objectives/experiments - relationship between load application and deformation on the frame - differences between statically determinate and statically indeterminate frames - familiarisation with the first-order elasticity theory for statically determinate and indeterminate systems - application of the principle of superposition - application of the principle of virtual work on statically determinate and statically indeterminate frames -- determination of a deformation by the principle of virtual forces -- determination of a load by the principle of virtual displacement - comparison of calculated and measured deformations Specification [1] investigation of the deformation of steel frames under load [2] 1 U-shaped and 1 S-shaped frame [3] statically determinate or statically indeterminate bearing support possible [4] 1 long and 1 short clamping pillar [5] roller bearing for statically indeterminate support [6] weights with a movable hook to adjust to any load application point [7] dial gauges record the deformation of the investigated frame under load [8] storage system to house the components [9] experimental setup in frame SE 112 Technical data Frame made of steel - edge length: 600mm - cross-section: 20x10mm - U-shaped: 600x600mm - S-shaped: 600x600mm Dial gauges - measuring range: 0...20mm - graduation: 0,01mm Weights - 2x 1N (hanger) - 8x 1N - 6x 5N LxWxH: 1170x480x178mm (storage system) Weight: approx. 34kg (total)