A superb device for carrying out project-based STEM and engineering classes, the Vernier Structures & Materials Tester can be used in conjunction with the engineering design process in designing, building and testing structures. The device can also to be used to carry out bridge competitions, investigate and analyze beam designs and the properties of materials.
Exact Force and Displacement for Bends and Breaks
The Tester is equipped with a load cell (measuring up to 1000 N) and a displacement sensor (0.1 mm resolution). Students can accurately calculate stresses and strains using both sensors to record maximum breaking loads, as well as load/displacement characteristics.
You can also visualise the point at which things bend and break in your experiments by using Logger Pro Video Analysis along with your sensor measurements.
Precise Positioning for Centred and Off-Centre Loading
The ability to easily slide and lock the top support beams using the ruled location markings means you can accurately position the support beams for centred and off-centre loading.
Easy Accomodation For Different Sizes and Shapes
The device comes supplied with a generous Tackle Kit including a 50 x 50 x 6 mm and a 50 x 80 x 6 mm aluminum load plate, chain, rods, U-bolts, and other accessories to make it simple and easy to load bridges, materials, beams, and structures of varying shapes and sizes.
