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This apparatus is designed to study the deflection behavior of beams under various support conditions and load configurations, demonstrating how factors like material elasticity, cross-sectional geometry, and span length influence deformation. It allows students to measure support reactions and beam deflections experimentally and compare them with theoretical predictions from beam bending theory.

The unit includes a set of five beams made from steel, brass, and aluminum, each with different thicknesses to vary their stiffness. The test beam is mounted on three articulated, height-adjustable supports with integrated force gauges that directly display reaction forces. Three dial gauges are positioned along the beams length to record deflections at critical points, while adjustable hooks and calibrated weights allow for the application of loads at various positions.

Its primary application is in civil and mechanical engineering education for teaching structural mechanics and material behavior. The key benefit is the hands-on investigation of how material properties and beam dimensions affect flexural rigidity, enabling students to validate theoretical equations, understand the relationship between load and deformation, and gain practical insight into the design of beams for real-world structures.