Built from PASCO Structures beams, this tower is made to oscillate in its various resonance modes by a driver attached by a rubber band to the first floor of the tower.
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Product Summary
Built from PASCO Structures beams, this tower is made to oscillate in its various resonance modes by a driver attached by a rubber band to the first floor of the tower. Wireless Load Cells with Accelerometers are attached to each floor to record how much shaking each floor experiences.
In the second part of the experiment, a damping pendulum is installed on top of the tower. In modern buildings, passive damping mechanisms are installed to damp out oscillations during earthquakes. The damping pendulum in this tower quickly stops oscillations.
Designed for use with
- 850 Universal Interface or Function Generator
Concepts
- Explore the resonance modes
- Measure accelerations with wireless sensors
- Demonstrate passive damping
What's Included
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Buying Guide
| Requires One Of These | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 850 Universal Interface | UI-5000 | -- |
| Function Generator | PI-8127 | -- |
Experiments
| Shaking Tower Experiment | English | 13.67 MB |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Shaking Tower Experiment.
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Shaking Tower
In Part I, the tower is made to oscillate in its various resonance modes by a driver attached by a rubber band to the first floor of the tower. Wireless Load Cells with Accelerometers are attached to each floor to record how much...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Large Rod Stand Manual | English - 160.42 KB | |
| Shaking Tower Kit Manual | English - 4.08 MB | |
| Wave Driver Manual | English - 16.51 MB | |
| Wireless Load Cell and Accelerometer Manual | English - 1.25 MB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
