Free Vibrations of Cantilever
Product Code : EL-TOMP-11403
Quick Answer: The Free Vibrations of Cantilever apparatus is a back panel that fixes to the test frame and holds a clamp and two runners for cantilever beam experiments. It comes with two beams: a plain beam and a beam with tip mass.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Back panel with a clamp and two runners; fixes to the test frame
- Clamp holds the beam and sets the oscillating length of the cantilever
- Printed scale on the back panel for setting the beam length accurately
- Non-contacting sensor on the runners measures oscillations at the cantilever end, giving negligible damping
- Two beams supplied: a plain beam and a beam with tip mass
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Back panel that fixes to the test frame |
| Beam holder | Clamp for adjusting the oscillating length |
| Sensor | Non-contacting, held on two runners |
| Scale | Printed on the back panel |
| Beams supplied | Plain beam and beam with tip mass |
About This Product
Students pull the free end of the cantilever down, release it and find the frequency of oscillation, then compare it with the value predicted from theory. Varying the tip mass changes the ratio of tip mass to beam mass and shows how Rayleigh’s method improves the prediction. The vibrating beam is a clear model of the oscillations that occur in real structures such as aircraft wings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sensor touch the beam?
No. The sensor on the runners measures the oscillations at the end of the cantilever without physical contact, so it adds negligible damping.
Which beams are included with the Free Vibrations of Cantilever apparatus?
Two beams: a plain beam and a beam with tip mass, so students can compare results as the ratio of tip mass to beam mass changes.
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