Mechanical Engineering

The Edutech HIF/TQ216297-002 Digital Hydraulics Bench is a versatile fluid mechanics platform designed to serve as the foundation for multiple hydraulic experiments and demonstrations. This sophisticated system features a recirculating water supply with variable flow control, precision digital flowmeter for accurate discharge measurement, and integrated sump tank with level monitoring. The bench provides standardized mounting arrangements for various hydraulic apparatus modules including flow measurement devices, energy loss investigations, and hydraulic machinery tests. It incorporates digital instrumentation for real-time flow rate display, volumetric measurement capability, and adjustable flow regulation. The system ensures consistent experimental conditions through temperature-controlled operation and debris filtration. This essential laboratory equipment serves as a central testing platform for comprehensive fluid mechanics studies, offering reliable flow supply and accurate measurement capabilities for diverse hydraulic investigations and educational demonstrations.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech H34/TQ209771-005 Pipework Energy Losses apparatus is a specialized fluid mechanics system designed for investigating pressure drop and energy dissipation in pipe flow systems. This comprehensive equipment features various pipe sections with different diameters, fittings including bends, valves, and expansions, and precision pressure measurement points throughout the system. The apparatus enables detailed study of major losses due to friction in straight pipes and minor losses caused by fittings and flow disturbances. It facilitates experimental verification of the Darcy-Weisbach equation, determination of friction factors, and investigation of Reynolds number effects on flow resistance. The system includes flow control mechanisms and measurement instrumentation for comprehensive analysis of hydraulic gradient and total energy line concepts. This educational tool is essential for understanding practical pipe system design considerations and energy conservation principles in fluid distribution networks.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech H30/TQ203457-001 Pressure Measurement Bench is a comprehensive fluid mechanics teaching system designed for demonstrating various pressure measurement techniques and hydrostatic principles. This apparatus features multiple pressure sensing devices including manometers, Bourdon gauges, pressure transducers, and digital pressure indicators for comparative analysis. The system includes a controlled pressure source, manifold arrangement, and calibrated measurement sections for investigating static and dynamic pressure characteristics. It enables practical study of pressure head relationships, gauge and absolute pressure concepts, and pressure measurement accuracy considerations. The bench facilitates hands-on learning of fundamental fluid mechanics principles including Pascal's law, hydrostatic pressure distribution, and manometry techniques. This versatile educational equipment provides essential practical experience in pressure instrumentation, preparing students for advanced fluid mechanics applications while demonstrating the correlation between different measurement methodologies.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech SM1009/TQ209898-008 Strain Gauge Trainer is a comprehensive educational system designed for teaching fundamental principles of electrical strain measurement and experimental stress analysis. This training kit features bridge circuit configurations, signal conditioning units, and various specimen arrangements with pre-mounted strain gauges. The system enables hands-on learning of strain gauge installation techniques, Wheatstone bridge operation, temperature compensation methods, and data acquisition procedures. It includes multiple experimental modules for investigating uniaxial stress, biaxial stress states, and principal strain determination. The trainer provides practical understanding of strain gauge sensitivity, gauge factor calibration, and signal amplification requirements. This essential educational equipment bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students and researchers for advanced experimental mechanics work while demonstrating the correlation between mechanical deformation and electrical signal output.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech STR12/TQ210050-003 Buckling of Struts apparatus is a specialized structural testing system designed to investigate column stability and critical load determination under axial compression. This equipment features adjustable end conditions including pinned, fixed, and guided supports to simulate various practical boundary conditions. The system incorporates precision load application mechanism, lateral deflection measurement devices, and safety features to prevent sudden failure. It enables comprehensive study of Euler's buckling theory, effective length factors, and slenderness ratio effects on column behavior. The apparatus facilitates experimental determination of critical buckling loads for different column configurations and materials. This educational tool is invaluable for understanding structural stability principles, demonstrating the relationship between column geometry and load-carrying capacity, and validating theoretical predictions in structural engineering applications.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech STR6/TQ203662-004 Torsion of Circular Sections apparatus is a specialized testing system designed for investigating torsional behavior and shear stress distribution in cylindrical specimens. This equipment features a precision torsion application mechanism with torque measurement capability, angular displacement measurement system, and secure specimen gripping arrangements. The apparatus enables comprehensive study of shear modulus determination, polar moment of inertia effects, and torsional rigidity characteristics of various materials. It facilitates experimental verification of torsion theory including relationships between applied torque, angle of twist, and material properties. The system is particularly valuable for understanding torsional behavior in shafts, demonstrating stress concentration effects at discontinuities, and validating theoretical calculations in mechanical design applications.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Edutech STR4/TQ211620-008 Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers apparatus is a precision structural testing system designed to demonstrate and measure beam behavior under various loading conditions. This equipment features a sturdy frame with adjustable support points, digital dial gauges for accurate deflection measurement, and multiple loading arrangements including point loads and uniformly distributed loads. The system allows comprehensive investigation of simply supported beams, cantilever beams, and continuous beams under different load configurations. It facilitates experimental verification of fundamental beam theory, including moment-deflection relationships and elastic curve determination. This apparatus is particularly valuable for understanding structural mechanics principles, validating theoretical calculations, and developing practical skills in structural analysis and testing methodologies.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

The Aeolus Aerotech Photo Elastic Apparatus is a sophisticated optical testing instrument designed for stress analysis in transparent materials under applied loads. This system utilizes the principle of photoelasticity to visualize stress distribution patterns through polarized light transmission. The apparatus features a polariscope arrangement with adjustable light source, specimen loading frame, and optical filters for accurate fringe pattern observation. It enables comprehensive study of stress concentration factors, principal stress directions, and isochromatic fringe patterns in various engineering components. This educational and research tool is essential for experimental stress analysis in mechanical and civil engineering applications, providing visual representation of complex stress states that complement theoretical calculations.

Location
Applied Mechanics Lab, Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
me-apm@iitpkd.ac.in

A MIG and TIG welding machine is a welding system capable of performing both Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding processes. MIG welding uses a continuously fed wire electrode for fast and efficient welding, while TIG welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode for high-precision and clean welds.

Location
Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
cws@iitpkd.ac.in

A basic hydraulic kit is a training setup used to demonstrate and practice hydraulic systems that use pressurized fluid to transmit power. It typically includes components such as a hydraulic pump, cylinders, valves, reservoir, and hoses, and is used to learn the fundamentals of fluid power and control.

Location
Dr. APJ Kalam Block, Ground Floor, Right Wing
Faculty In-Charge
Contact Details
cws@iitpkd.ac.in
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