EXPERIMENT

OBJECTIVE:

To Verify Lami’s theorem by finding the forces in the different members of a Jib-crane.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

Jib Apparatus, Weight, Meter Rod, Set Square, Pencil etc.

THEORY:

Lami’s Theorem states that If three coplanar concurrent forces are acting on a body and keeps the body in Equilibrium, then each force is proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two forces.

PROCEDURE:

• Take the initial reading of forces in the compression spring balance of rod and tension spring balance of the tie rod.

• Suspend a known weight ‘w’ with the help of weight hanger.

• Take final reading of force in jib rod and tie rod of spring balance.

• From the final reading subtract the initial reading to get observed value of the forces in rod and tie rod.

• Measure the length of jib rod from the point on the platform, the position where string is attached, length of the tie rod and vertical height of the post.

• From the above measurement, draw the space diagram to a suitable scale and name the member by bow’s notation.

• Measure the internal angles contained between the two forces in vector diagram.

• Measure angle α, β and γ and apply Lami’s theorem to find out the forces in the member e.g.

W/sin α = P/sin β = R/sin γ

• Equating 1st and 2nd, we get,

W/sin α = P/sin β  or  P = (W . sin β )/sin α

• Similarly, equating 2nd and 3rd, we get,

P/sin β = R/sin γ or R = (P . sin γ)/sin β

• Compare the calculated values of forces with observed values and determine the percentage error.

• Repeat the experiment either by changing the load or by varying the length of the vertical post.

OBSERVATION TABLE:

PRECAUTIONS:

• Initial reading of the spring balance of tie rod and jib rod should be taken carefully.

• Weight should be suspended gently without any jerk.

• Measure the length of each member of jib crane with an extensible string.

• The spring balance  should be sensitive to give correct reading.

• The space and force diagram should be drawn correctly.

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