Statics of rigid bodies
Product Code : SCL-MH-12612
Quick Answer: The Statics of Rigid Bodies kit is a force-board set for studying bodies in equilibrium, built on an 800 mm x 600 mm anodised aluminium work panel with a 10 mm grid. It comes with 6 clamp pulleys, slotted masses, protractor disks and 5 lamina shapes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Work panel 800 mm x 600 mm in anodised aluminium with a 10 mm grid and a levelling indicator, on a standalone frame
- 6 adjustable clamp pulleys with dual bearings that turn through 360 degrees
- Slotted masses of 10 g, 20 g, 50 g, 100 g and 200 g
- Clear 360° protractor disks marked at 0.5° intervals
- Set of 5 laminas (circle, triangle, L-shape, rectangle, irregular) with suspension holes
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Work panel | Anodised aluminium, 800 mm x 600 mm, 10 mm grid |
| Pulleys | 6, clamp-mounted, 360-degree rotation |
| Masses | 10 g, 20 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g slotted |
| Angle scale | 360° protractor disks, 0.5° intervals |
| Laminas | 5 shapes with pre-drilled suspension holes |
About This Product
Students hang masses over the pulleys to set up concurrent, parallel and non-concurrent forces on the board, then check the conditions for equilibrium by measuring angles and loads. The kit is also used to verify the principle of moments (Varignon’s theorem), to study two-force and three-force members like those in trusses and cranes, and to locate the centre of gravity of each lamina by suspension. Educational Instrument can arrange export supply of the Statics of rigid bodies to Chad, Honduras, Togo, Guinea, Yemen and Costa Rica.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the centre of gravity found with this kit?
Each of the 5 laminas has pre-drilled suspension holes, so its centre of gravity can be located by the suspension method.
How many pulleys are supplied?
Six adjustable clamp pulleys that can be placed around the work panel.
Related: Mechanics & Heat and Bodies center of gravity.
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