Fundamentals of statics Demonstration of force and moment equilibrium in a mechanical force system Features - versatile experimental unit demonstrating planar mechanical force systems - scope of experimentation can be extended by supplementary sets Learning objectives/experiments - accumulation and resolution of forces with force parallelogram - equilibrium of forces - law of levers, determination of moments and equilibrium of moments - combined lever systems - forces in bearings - deflection and resolution of force by fixed and free pulleys - together with supplementary sets -- inclined plane; friction (TM 110.01) -- pulley blocks (TM 110.02) -- gear wheels (TM 110.03) Specification [1] experimental setup to demonstrate simple, planar force systems [2] panel with rails around the edges for easy mounting of various experimental components [3] panel with imprinted 50mm line grid and facility to write on using erasable marker [4] lever rods with 50mm grid [5] wide range of mountings: cables, rods, pulleys, torque disks, pivot bearings and the like [6] force gauges for tensile and compressive forces, with large-format display [7] transparent dial on force gauge rotatable [8] storage system to house all parts Technical data Panel - WxH: 600x700mm, 13kg - line grid: 50mm Force gauges for tensile and compressive force - measuring range: ±50N - display diameter: Ø=110mm - protected against overloading Weights - 2x 5N (hanger) - 6x 5N WxH: 600x700mm (panel) LxWxH: 604x404x132mm (storage system) Weight: approx. 30kg