Statistical determination of the most suitable way of performing beam reactions experiment

Abstract

beam reactions experiment is an experiment of the subject Enginnering Mecanics of First Year Engineering courses for all branches of Engineering, under University of Mumbai. In this experiment the reactions at the supports of a simply supported wooden beam are measured. The beam is supported by spring so that the deflection at the end supports can be measured with the help of a pointer connected to the spring. The spring at both ends deflects in proportion to the applied load and the distance of the load from the support.