Experiment-Based Structural Mechanics 9811583102, 9789811583100

Table of contents :
Preface
Experimental Equipment
1. Displacement-Measuring Devices
2. Load-Measuring Devices
3. Other Devices
4. Loading Devices
Materials and Tools Used in Each Section
Contents
1 Basic Experiment
1.1 Strength of Flexural Member Made of Paper
1.1.1 Purpose of Test
1.1.2 Materials and Tools
1.1.3 Test Method
1.1.4 Test Results
1.1.5 Writing a Report
1.1.6 Task
1.2 Strength of Compressive Member Made of Paper
1.2.1 Purpose of Test
1.2.2 Materials and Tools
1.2.3 Test Method
1.2.4 Writing a Report
1.2.5 Task
1.3 Bending, Compression, and Tensile Test of a Spaghetti Noodle
1.3.1 Purpose of Test
1.3.2 Materials and Tools
1.3.3 Summary of Test Method
1.3.4 Detailed Test Method
1.3.5 Test Results and Analysis
1.3.6 Conclusions
1.4 Centroid of Section
1.4.1 Purpose of Test
1.4.2 Materials and Tools
1.4.3 Test Method
1.4.4 Computational Method by Theory
1.4.5 Theory on Centroid
1.4.6 Task
References
2 Tension Member
2.1 Test and Design of a Tension Member
2.1.1 Purpose of Test
2.1.2 Materials and Tools
2.1.3 Test Method
2.1.4 Test Results and Applied Computation
2.1.5 Case Study
2.1.6 Theory on Tensile Stress
2.1.7 Task
2.2 Stress Concentration Test
2.2.1 Purpose of Test
2.2.2 Materials and Tools
2.2.3 Test Method
2.2.4 Theory on Stress Concentration
References
3 Flexural Member
3.1 Flexural Strength Test of a Beam
3.1.1 Purpose of Test
3.1.2 Materials and Tools
3.1.3 Test Method
3.1.4 Reviews
3.1.5 Theory on Flexural Member
3.2 Bending Test and Design of a Flexural Member
3.2.1 Purpose of Test
3.2.2 Materials and Tools
3.2.3 Test Method
3.2.4 Test Results and Applied Computation
3.2.5 Applied Test of Section Design
3.2.6 Example of Design
3.2.7 Task
3.3 Deflection Test of a Beam
3.3.1 Purpose of Test
3.3.2 Materials and Tools
3.3.3 Test Method
3.3.4 Test Results and Deflection Computation
3.3.5 Case Study
3.3.6 Theory on Beam Deflection
3.3.7 Task
3.4 Lateral Buckling Test of a Beam
3.4.1 Purpose of Test
3.4.2 Materials and Tools
3.4.3 Test Method
3.4.4 Test Results
3.4.5 Theory on Lateral Buckling of a Beam
3.5 Shear Center Test (Focused on Channel Section)
3.5.1 Purpose of Test
3.5.2 Materials and Tools
3.5.3 Test Method
3.5.4 Theory on Shear Center
3.5.5 Examples
3.6 Principle of a Reinforced Concrete Beam
3.6.1 Purpose of Test
3.6.2 Materials and Tools
3.6.3 Test Method
3.6.4 Test Results and Applied Computation
3.6.5 Test Case
3.6.6 Tasks
3.6.7 Principle of an RC Beam
References
4 Compressive Member
4.1 Buckling Test of a Spaghetti Noodle
4.1.1 Purpose of Test
4.1.2 Materials and Tools
4.1.3 Test Method
4.1.4 Test Results
4.1.5 How to Prepare a Report
4.1.6 Samples
4.1.7 Buckling Theory on a Column
4.1.8 Task
4.2 Buckling Test of a Styrofoam Column
4.2.1 Purpose of Test
4.2.2 Materials and Tools
4.2.3 Test Method
4.2.4 Test Results
4.2.5 How to Prepare a Report
4.2.6 Samples
4.3 Buckling Test of a Long Column (Depending on Boundary Condition)
4.3.1 Purpose of Test
4.3.2 Materials and Tools
4.3.3 Test Method
4.3.4 Test Results
4.3.5 Applied Column Design
4.3.6 Buckling Characteristics of a Long Column
4.4 Competition for Buckling Strength of a Column
4.4.1 Purpose of Test
4.4.2 Materials and Tools
4.4.3 Test Method
4.4.4 Consideration of Key Point
References
5 Truss
5.1 Determination of Tensile and Compressive Members in a Truss
5.1.1 Purpose of Test
5.1.2 Materials and Tools
5.1.3 Test Method
5.2 Strength Test of a Truss Made of Spaghetti Noodles
5.2.1 Purpose of Test
5.2.2 Materials and Tools
5.2.3 Test Method
5.2.4 How to Prepare a Report
5.2.5 Samples
5.2.6 Task
5.3 Strength Competition of a Spaghetti Truss
5.3.1 Purpose of Test
5.3.2 Materials and Tools
5.3.3 Test Method
5.3.4 How to Prepare a Report
5.4 Competition for Effective Reinforcement of a Truss
5.4.1 Purpose of Test
5.4.2 Materials and Tools
5.4.3 Test Method
5.4.4 Test Results
5.4.5 Efficiency of Material in a Truss
References
6 Other Tests
6.1 Vibration Test (Dynamics)
6.1.1 Purpose of Test
6.1.2 Materials and Tools
6.1.3 Test Method
6.1.4 Comparison of Test Frequency and Theoretical Frequency
6.1.5 Applied Vibration Test
6.1.6 Vibration Theory
6.1.7 How to Prepare a Report
6.2 Arch and Dome Structures
6.2.1 Purpose of Catenary Test
6.2.2 Materials and Tools
6.2.3 Test Method
6.2.4 Catenary Theory
6.3 Creating a Load Cell
6.3.1 Purpose of Test
6.3.2 Materials and Tools
6.3.3 How to Make a Load Cell
6.3.4 Calculating Potential Difference of Wheatstone Bridge (Example)
6.3.5 Creating a Load Cell (Example)
References
Index