The equipment consists of a sturdy base frame and includes Channel, Equal Angle, Semicircle, and Z Section, each made of mild steel with a standard length. Each section is equipped with an end clamp that can be securely fixed to a rigid bracket. A unique load hanger is used to move the load, enabling two dial gauges to determine the vertical plane of the shear center for the specific segment being tested.

Experimental Objective

Determination of the vertical plane of shear center for different cross sections commonly used for structures

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To validate the theoretical equation of shear center for semicircle, Z section, C channel, and angle section in the laboratory.

To ascertain the position of the shear center for a section