Photo Elastic Demonstration Apparatus Model MT 145

Sci-tech Photo-elastic Demonstration Apparatus Model MT 145 can be used with overhead projectors. Various transparent plastic models are mounted inside a frame. A load application device is used to apply pressure or tensile loads to the model under investigation through a spindle.

An arrangement of polarising filters and quarter-wave filters generates either linear or circular polarised light. A green filter to generate monochromatic light is also part of the scope of delivery. The light source is an overhead projector.

The use of monochromatic light produces a system of dark and light stripes, which reflect the distribution and magnitude of mechanical stresses. The models which belong to the scope of delivery represent typical components, permitting experimentation in relation to notching and point loading. The stress profiles shown on the model are identical to those in real-world components.

Size: 120cm x 50cm x 40cm (LxWxH)
Weight: 65 kg

Item Description

Features

  • Demonstration unit as an attachment for an overhead projector
  • Generate stress patterns with linear or circular polarised light in typical polycarbonate components
  • Detect stress concentrations

Photoelasticity can be used to demonstrate stress profiles and stress concentrations in component models.

The distribution of stress in plane, transparent bodies (plastic models) is investigated using polarised light. Polarising filters represent the stress profiles in colour. The notching and point loading and the criteria dictating component design are clearly visualised.

Sci-tech Photo-elastic Demonstration Apparatus Model MT 145 can be used with overhead projectors. Various transparent plastic models are mounted inside a frame. A load application device is used to apply pressure or tensile loads to the model under investigation through a spindle.

An arrangement of polarising filters and quarter-wave filters generates either linear or circular polarised light. A green filter to generate monochromatic light is also part of the scope of delivery. The light source is an overhead projector.

The use of monochromatic light produces a system of dark and light stripes, which reflect the distribution and magnitude of mechanical stresses. The models which belong to the scope of delivery represent typical components, permitting experimentation in relation to notching and point loading. The stress profiles shown on the model are identical to those in real-world components.

Additional models are also available to represent stress profiles in roller bearings, tooth flanks, screw connections and wrenches.

All parts of the experiment are clearly laid out and securely housed in a storage system.

Technical Specifications

Specifications

  1. Photo-elastic experiments with an overhead polariscope
  2. Polariser and analyser each comprise a polarising filter and a quarter-wave filter
  3. Filter enclosed, with stress-free glazing
  4. All filters arbitrarily rotatable in the horizontal plane
  5. Linear or circular polarised light possible
  6. Green filter for monochromatic light
  7. Load application device with force gauge for pressure and tensile load
  8. Eight different polycarbonate models are delivered
  9. Storage system for parts

 

 Technical Specifications

Filter bracket with polariser and analyser

  • diameter of filters: Ø 165mm

1 green filter, diameter: Ø 150mm

Load application device with force gauge

  • load force: 0…250N

8 models, PC

  • Unnotched bar
  • Bar with hole
  • Bar notched on one side
  • Bar notched on both sides
  • Rectangle without recesses
  • Rectangle with recesses
  • Fork
  • Crane hook

Mains supply: 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase

Dimensions: Frame: 500Lx200Wx40Hmm

Filter Bracket: 300x300x100mm

Weight: @ 10kg

Storage: 1200Lx500Wx200Hmm

Weight: @ 65kg

 

Experiment Possibilities

  1. Generate plane stress states in various models under load
  • compressive load
  • tensile load
  1. Investigate stress distributions with linear and circular polarised light
  2. Interpret photo-elastic fringe patterns
  • stress distribution
  • stress concentration

Model Number

MT 145