Plastic Bending of Portals

Plastic Bending of Portals

Technical Description:

• Studies the collapse mechanism of a portal frame when subjected to simultaneous horizontal and vertical loading; calculating and verifying position of greatest bending moment where plastic hinge is likely to form
• The apparatus consists of the test portals, two ground foundations, loading pulley, loading cords, proportioning beam, screw jack loading mechanism and deflection measuring instruments
• The ground foundations provide for pinned or fixed supports.
• Two different shaped portal frames supplied, both typically made from 13x3mm black mild steel and with a span of 300mm
• Screw jack mechanism with integral load cell with output to Interface (sold separately)
• Comprehensive technical manual for student and lecturer and text book provided
• Rectangular portal frames (5 off)
• Symmetrical gable (Pitched) portal frame (5 off)
• Must be used with universal Frame and Stand (sold separately)
• Must be used with Interface (sold separately)
• Comprehensive instruction manual provided