Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus
Product Code : EL-SELE-10579
Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus (code EL-SELE-10579) is an experiment module for the Structures Test Frame, used to study the shear force in a beam under load. Loads are applied at set positions by hangers carrying various masses, a Digital Force Display shows the forces, and an Operation Manual with procedures and sample experiment results is provided.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Studying the shear force in a beam under load |
| Intended users | Engineering students (mechanical, civil, structural) |
| Mounting | Beam fixes to the Structures Test Frame |
| Loading | Hangers holding various masses, at set positions |
| Force display | Digital Force Display shows the forces during experiments |
| Documentation | Operation Manual: how to use the equipment, experiment procedures and sample experiment results |
| Software options | Structures Software package for virtual and extended experiments, or a unit with the package for automatic data acquisition, both optional |
| Product code | EL-SELE-10579 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus Used For?
Shear force at a section of a beam is the sum of the vertical forces acting on one side of that section, and it changes as loads are moved along the span. Students fix the beam to the Structures Test Frame, hang masses at the set positions and read the resulting force on the Digital Force Display. By changing the masses and their positions they build up a set of results to compare with shear force values calculated from statics, and the optional software can record readings automatically.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of shear force sets required.
- Software option — whether the Structures Software package or the automatic data acquisition unit is to be included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus used for?
It is an experiment module for studying shear force in a beam under load, with masses hung at set positions and the forces read from a digital display.
How are loads applied?
Hangers holding various masses are placed at set positions along the beam, so the load pattern can be changed between experiments.
What reads the forces?
A Digital Force Display shows the forces during the experiments, and students record its readings for each arrangement of masses.
What is shear force in a beam?
It is the sum of the vertical forces on one side of a chosen section, and it shows how strongly the two parts of the beam tend to slide past each other.
What documentation and options are offered?
An Operation Manual explains use, procedures and sample results, and an optional Structures Software package or data acquisition unit adds virtual experiments and automatic recording.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its structural engineering trainers for beams, frames, trusses and columns go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other structural engineering lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of shear force sets and whether the software option is required and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
