Teaching Beam Sizing Concepts Using the Experimental Process

Authors

  • Richard W. Steffen Southern Illinois University
  • Dennis G. Watson Southern Illinois University
  • Tony V. Harrison Southern Illinois University

Keywords:

beam sizing, education

Abstract

A student laboratory activity was developed that uses the experimental process to test the failure
point of miniature wooden beams. This lab is used to introduce the variables that influence beam
strength to the students in an introductory agricultural systems class. The laboratory activity also
gives the students an opportunity to practice the experimental process and their communication
skills.

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Published

01-03-2004

How to Cite

Steffen, R. W., Watson, D. G., & Harrison, T. V. (2004). Teaching Beam Sizing Concepts Using the Experimental Process. Journal of Agricultural Systems, Technology, and Management, 18(1). Retrieved from https://jastm.org/index.php/jastm/article/view/11779

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2004): Journal of Agricultural Systems, Technology, and Management

Section

Articles