The GUNT SE 200.01 - MEC: Forces in Trusses allows the investigation of tensile and compressive forces in ideal trusses using smart, communication-enabled bars. This setup provides real-time measurement, data acquisition, and visualization of forces in plane trusses, supporting advanced structural analysis and engineering education.
Product Features
- Investigates tensile and compressive forces in bar structures without bending
- Smart bars with electronic modules for direct and wireless data acquisition and display
- Hinge-connected bars in node disks ensure frictionless, ideal truss behavior
- Quick-click system allows easy assembly of bars into node disks
- Supports various setups: bridges, corner trusses, larger trusses, and indeterminate trusses
- Accessories include supports, vertical load, load unit, and additional bars for experimentation
- GUNT software visualizes truss topology and dynamically reacts to bar placement and external forces
- Measured values displayed in real time as numerical data and color-coded representation
- Comparison with calculated FEM values possible, with displacement measurement and amplification
- Experimental setup mounted on stainless steel SE 200 frame with direct and wireless data/power
Benefits
- Enables hands-on understanding of force distribution in trusses
- Supports real-time data acquisition and visualization for precise analysis
- Facilitates comparison between experimental and theoretical (FEM) results
- Ideal for mechanical, civil, and structural engineering training and education
Why Choose GUNT SE 200.01 - MEC: Forces in Trusses?
The GUNT SE 200.01 - MEC: Forces in Trusses offers an interactive, high-tech solution for studying tensile and compressive forces in trusses, enabling real-time measurement, visualization, and comparison with FEM calculations.
