Forces in a crane jib Graphical and experimental determination of forces in a planar central force system Features - vectoral handling of forces in a planar central force system Learning objectives/experiments - graphical breakdown of forces by force parallelogram - determination of the bar forces on various jib forms - comparison of: measuring result - calculation - graphical method Specification [1] tensile and compressive forces in a planar central force system based on the example of a crane jib [2] integrated spring balances in the bars [3] max. load on crane jib 50N [4] stainless steel retaining bar [5] sturdy metal base plate [6] handles to aid transportation [7] storage system to house the components Technical data Spring balance for tensile forces - tensile force: 0...50N - graduation: 0,5N Spring balance for compressive forces - pressure force: 0...50N - graduation: 1N Weights - 1x 1N (hanger) - 4x 1N - 1x 5N - 4x 10N LxWxH: 600x200x620mm Weight: approx. 10kg LxWxH: 720x480x178mm (storage system) Weight: approx. 10kg (storage system)