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Suspended Beam Bridge
The Suspended Beam Bridge (Product Code: SLE/EG/08) models a cantilever bridge in which two outer anchor sections carry a short central span hung between their cantilever tips. Load cells in the supports and within the bridge measure both the support reactions and the internal reactions where the suspended span meets the cantilevers, so students can test textbook predictions for a statically determinate bridge that can still achieve a large central span. It is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, a technical educational equipment manufacturer for civil engineering and polytechnic laboratories.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cantilever and suspended-span bridge model |
| Anchor sections | Two outer anchor sections, each on two supports |
| Suspended section | Short central section carried by a short cantilever on each anchor section |
| Supports | Four, each with pointers that work with the scale on the Structures Platform |
| Reaction measurement | Load cells in the supports and in the bridge structure |
| Quantities measured | Support reactions and internal reactions between the cantilever and suspended sections |
| Loading | Loads can be applied at any position on the bridge |
| Data connection | Load cells connect to the USB interface hub of the Structures Platform |
Typical Use
Students set out the four supports using the pointers and platform scale, then place a load at a chosen point along the deck. From the load cells they read the four support reactions and the two internal reactions at the joints between the cantilevers and the suspended span. Using statics alone they predict the same values, since the hinge-like joints make the bridge statically determinate, and then compare. Moving the load step by step across the bridge lets the class build influence lines for each reaction.
The model explains why this form of bridge has been used for long spans: the suspended section lets the structure span far while remaining simple to analyse and less sensitive to support settlement. It is an engaging way to link theory with real bridge design, and suits departments buying lab equipment for technical institutes that teach bridge engineering and structural analysis.
Manufacturer
Supplied under the ScienceLab name, this bridge model is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, located in Ambala, Haryana. Further information is on our company profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Complementary bridge and beam experiments:
- Structures Platform — provides the positioning scale and the hub for the bridge load cells
- Simple Suspension Bridge — a cable-supported bridge to contrast with the cantilever form
- Continuous and Indeterminate Beams — shows what changes when a multi-span beam is made continuous and indeterminate
- Two Pinned Arch — a further bridge form with influence line and reaction measurements
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the bridge statically determinate?
Yes. Unlike some other bridge designs, it is statically determinate, yet the arrangement allows large central spans.
Which reactions can be measured?
The reactions at the supports and the internal reactions between each cantilever and the suspended section.
How many supports does it use?
Four: each of the two anchor sections sits on two supports.
Are load masses supplied?
Our current description does not detail the loading masses. Please contact us for the contents list.
Does the bridge need the Structures Platform?
The supports use the platform scale and the load cells connect to its hub, so the platform is required; it is listed separately.
What about warranty and load cell calibration documents?
Warranty terms are set in the quotation; calibration documentation is discussed per order.
Can the model be supplied for a tender?
Yes. Share the tender specification and quantity, and we will quote for delivery in India or international markets.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
