The GUNT SE 110.18 - Forces on a Suspension Bridge is designed to study the structural behavior and force distribution in suspension bridges, one of the oldest and most widely used bridge types. It allows users to investigate tensile forces, cable sag, and roadway deflection under point and distributed loads, providing hands-on experience in suspension bridge mechanics.
Product Features
- Experimental model representing a suspension bridge with two parallel supporting cables
- Roadway suspended by U-shaped hangers attached at regular intervals to the main supporting cables
- Deflection rollers act as pylons to study load distribution and cable behavior
- Supports two roadways with different stiffness: rigid (with central hinge) and elastic
- Maximum cable sag measured using a scaled rule fixed to a cross-arm
- Tensile forces in the supporting cables determined with the aid of weights
- All components clearly laid out and securely housed in a storage system
- Complete experimental setup arranged in frame SE 112 for stability and ease of use
Benefits
- Provides practical understanding of suspension bridge mechanics and force distribution
- Enables study of cable tension, sag, and roadway deflection under load
- Supports verification of theoretical calculations with experimental results
- Ideal for civil and structural engineering education and bridge design training
Why Choose GUNT SE 110.18 - Forces on a Suspension Bridge?
The GUNT SE 110.18 - Forces on a Suspension Bridge offers a complete solution for studying cable tension, sag, and roadway deflection, making it ideal for structural analysis and civil engineering training.
