Unsymmetrical Cantilever
Product Code : LSK-MTE-10509
Unsymmetrical Cantilever (SKU LSK-MTE-10509) is a structures apparatus that loads a vertical cantilever and measures its deflection in any coplanar direction, so students can study bending of unsymmetrical sections and locate the shear centre. It is used in strength-of-materials and structural mechanics labs on engineering degree and diploma courses. Science Lab Supplies builds the apparatus at its factory in Saha, Ambala, India (Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area) and ships it direct to colleges, contractors and distributors.
Specifications
A test beam mounts vertically in a frame, its top fixed to a holding ring that rotates through 360 degrees. Weights apply a horizontal load in set increments at the bottom of the beam, and two digital indicators at right angles to each other measure the resulting deflections.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-MTE-10509 |
| Beam mounting | Vertical, top fixed to a 360 degree rotating holding ring |
| Loading | Horizontal load in set increments; weights included |
| Deflection | Two digital indicators at right angles |
| Shear centre | Cross-piece for off-section loading |
| Data connection | Socket and cable on each indicator for optional Versatile Data Acquisition System |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Unsymmetrical Cantilever
Students load the cantilever, record deflection in two directions, rotate the beam to a new angle and repeat. Plotting the results with Mohr's circle gives the principal second moments of area of each section, while the cross-piece lets them find the shear centre.
- B.E./B.Tech civil and mechanical: unsymmetrical bending and principal axes in strength of materials.
- Structural mechanics: locating the shear centre of an open section.
- Diploma engineering: deflection of cantilevers and effect of section orientation.
To find the shear centre, the cross-piece is attached to the free end and loads are applied at positions across and outside the section until the beam deflects without twisting.
Standard Scope of Supply
The apparatus comes with its frame, rotating holding ring, test beam mounting, weights for incremental loading, two digital indicators with sockets and additional cables, the cross-piece and a user guide covering assembly, theory, procedures and typical results. Not included: the optional Versatile Data Acquisition System.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for one apparatus or enough for a structures lab with several groups. The quotation states packing, delivery time and price for that quantity, and other engineering lab equipment in India for beam and structures work can be combined on the same quotation.
Science Lab Supplies holds an Importer-Exporter Code as a registered exporter and is able to ship to buyers in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru and Egypt. The contact page reaches our sales team directly, the enquiry cart collects several items, and the lab tender page covers laboratory equipment tenders in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does unsymmetrical bending mean here?
When a beam's section is not symmetric about the load direction, it deflects sideways as well as in line with the load. The two right-angle indicators capture both components so students can analyse this.
Is a user guide included?
Yes. The guide describes how to assemble and use the equipment and gives practical theory, experiment procedures and typical results.
Is the apparatus made in-house by Science Lab Supplies?
It is. Science Lab Supplies manufactures the Unsymmetrical Cantilever in its Saha, Ambala factory and handles quotations itself rather than through traders.
Can readings be logged on a computer?
Each digital indicator has a socket and additional cable for connection to the optional Versatile Data Acquisition System, which is not included as standard.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
