Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment
Product Code : EL-SELE-10580
Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment (code EL-SELE-10580) is an apparatus for investigating a simple suspension bridge structure and measuring the cable tension under various loads. On the Structures Test Frame, a rigid deck hangs from a parabolic cable that passes over pulleys at each end, one end fixed and the other bearing on a load cell, and a signal cable connects the load cell to a Digital Force Display.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Investigating a simple suspension bridge structure and measuring cable tension under various loads |
| Intended users | Students on mechanical, civil and structural engineering programmes |
| Mounting | Fits onto the Structures Test Frame |
| Deck | Rigid deck joined to the cable via hangers |
| Cable | Parabolic suspension cable passing over pulleys at each end |
| Cable ends | One end rigidly fixed; the other connected to a mechanism bearing on a load cell |
| Loading | Masses on weight hangers applied to the deck |
| Tension measurement | Load cell, read on a Digital Force Display |
| Signal cable | Supplied for linking the load cell to a Digital Force Display |
| Documentation | Operation Manual with sample experiment results, a description of the equipment and the test procedures |
| Software options | Two options: virtual experiments in the Structures Software package, and an automatic data acquisition unit supplied with that package |
| Product code | EL-SELE-10580 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment Used For?
In a suspension bridge the deck load is carried by hangers to the main cable, which takes it in tension to the supports; the cable tension depends on the load, the span and the sag of the cable. Students hang masses on the weight hangers to load the rigid deck in different patterns, and the Digital Force Display shows the cable tension measured at the load cell end. Comparing these readings with the tension calculated for a parabolic cable shows how closely simple theory predicts the behaviour of the model.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of bridge sets required.
- Software — whether the Structures Software package, or the optional data acquisition unit that includes it, is wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment measure?
It measures the tension in the suspension cable of a model bridge as various loads are applied to its rigid deck.
How is the bridge model arranged?
A rigid deck is joined by hangers to a parabolic cable that runs over pulleys at each end; one end is fixed and the other bears on a load cell.
How are loads put on the deck?
Students place masses on weight hangers attached to the deck, changing the masses and their positions to create different loading cases.
How is the cable tension read?
The load cell at the free end of the cable connects through the signal cable included with the equipment to a Digital Force Display, which shows the tension.
Why is the cable parabolic?
A cable carrying a load spread evenly along the span takes up a parabolic shape, so the model reproduces the basic geometry of a real suspension bridge.
How can this experiment be ordered?
Send an enquiry with the Add To Cart button on this page, or give the quantity and delivery location through the contact page.
OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests structural engineering trainers for beams, frames, trusses and columns, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on 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. Quotations are given on request: send the number of suspension bridge sets and any software option required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Simple Suspension Bridge Experiment to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
