Jib Crane
Jib Crane
Jib Crane
INTRODUCTION
The ESOLS (ENGINEERING EDUCATION EQUIPMENT) Jib Crane Apparatus has been designed
to demonstrate students about an introduction to the Jib Crane that affect their behavior in
practical applications.
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Jib Crane Apparatus
Unit Description
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Jib Crane Apparatus
THEORY
A Jib crane set up consist of a compression member (Jib) and a tension member (Tie) which is
connected to a rod as shown in Fig. 1
Figure: 1
The Force Balance Diagram of joint B (Fig. 2) shows that there are three forces acting at point
B.
Figure: 2
Weight W acting downwards, Tensile force (T) develops in tie and Compressive force(C)
develops in jib.
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α β
P = Q = R
Sin α Sin β Sin γ
Therefore
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EXPERIMENT
Aim:
Equipment Needed:
Procedure:
1. The Jib is erected by attaching the Tie at joints B and C such that the height of C was
greater than that of B. The weight hanger is attached at point B.
2. Some load say 1.5kg is placed in pan so that the tie is at least stout. This may be
treated as zero weight (including weight of hanger)
5. The lengths AB, BC and AC are measured with the help of measuring scale and
recorded.
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Observations: