The GUNT Unsymmetrical Bending trainer is designed to study complex bending behaviors in beams where load directions do not coincide with main cross-section axes. It enables precise investigation of symmetrical bending, unsymmetrical bending, and combined bending with torsion loading, providing valuable insights for structural analysis and engineering education.
Product Features
- Symmetrical bending (uniaxial bending) occurs when the load plane coincides with one main axis of the beam cross-section, causing deflection in the load direction.
- Unsymmetrical bending (complex or biaxial bending) happens when the main axes of the cross-section do not align with the load direction.
- To prevent torsion, the load line must pass through the shear centre; otherwise, combined bending and torsion occur.
- The beam is clamped at one end and loaded at the free end for experiments on bending and torsion.
- Two dial gauges record horizontal and vertical deformation of the beam.
- Includes three beams with different cross-sectional profiles: I, L, and U.
- The beam can be clamped allowing freedom to rotate in any direction for loading along main axes or general load cases.
- An angle scale at the clamp indicates the beam’s angular position.
- Load application point can be adjusted eccentrically to study purely unsymmetrical bending or combined bending and torsion.
- All experiment components are clearly laid out and securely stored in a dedicated storage system.
Benefits
- Enables detailed study of symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending and torsion in beams.
- Supports practical understanding of structural behaviors under complex loading.
- Flexible clamping and load adjustment provide realistic experimental conditions.
- Clear measurement using dial gauges enhances accuracy of deformation analysis.
- Compact and organized design for ease of use and storage.
Why Choose the GUNT Unsymmetrical Bending Trainer?
The GUNT Unsymmetrical Bending trainer is ideal for engineering students and professionals aiming to understand and analyze complex bending and torsion effects in beams. Its versatile design and precise measurement tools make it an essential apparatus for experimental mechanics and structural analysis education.
