Three Point Bending

In this lab, a Three-Point Bend test is performed on a round rod. The distance between the anvils is varied, and the resulting effect on the stiffness of the beam is measured. A graph of the resulting data yields the Flexural Elastic Modulus for the material.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Engineering

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Perform three-point bending tests of various metals.

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