TecQuipment
TecQuipment Thick Cylinder Apparatus
The Thick Cylinder Apparatus is an self-contained bench-top system which assists in illustrating the effects of stress and strain upon thick-walled cylinders. It enables users to investigate radial and hoop stress and strain distributions within the cylinder wall, offering a simple means of comparing their measurement data with theoretical calculations based upon the Lamé theory. It consists of a substantial base intended for bench-top use, which supports an aluminum cylinder suspended in a rigid frame. With a hand-operated hydraulic pump, students can pressurize an oil-filled cylinder, record corresponding strain values at different pressures, and then compare these measured values with theoretical calculations.
SPECIFICATIONS
Thick-walled aluminium cylinder
Cylinder constructed in two bonded halves
Ten strain gauges are positioned at defined radii and orientations
Additional strain gauges on the inner and outer cylinder walls
Oil filled cylinder pressurised by a hydraulic hand pump
FEATURES
- Compact bench-mounted design with all components integrated into a single base
- Rigid frame providing stable support during experiments
- Built-in display and pressure gauge for manual data collection
- Supplied user guide covering setup, theory, procedures, and results
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