Simple Form Truss

Introduces the concept of mechanical truss to the students and its practical applications. In completely assembled form, the apparatus lets you study the static equilibrium of simple straight mechanical truss and measure the effect of force on it. Comprises a brass tube about 80cm long having a knife edge at its one end that is supported on a V-groove clamp on the support rod, the later serving as a bearing. The spring balance attached to the other end of brass rod measure the comprehensive force. Supplied complete with straight truss, truss bearing, supports, spring balance, hooked collar, light weight cord, mass hanger and slotted masses.