Figure 32

Sample log sheet, giving full details of a transverse bending test on a small pine beam.

Calculating the results: The formulæ used in calculating the results of tests on small rectangular simple beams are as follows:




0.75 P
(1) J = --------



b h







1.5 P1 l
(2) r = ------------



b h2







1.5 P l
(3) R = ---------



b h2







P1 l 3
(4) E = ------------



4 D b h3







P1 D
(5) S = ---------



2 V

The same legend is used as on [page 98]. The weight of the beam itself is disregarded.

ENDWISE COMPRESSION

Apparatus: An ordinary static testing machine and a compressometer are required. ([See Fig. 33].)

Figure 33