PASCO ME-7009 User Manual
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Instruction Manual
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PASCO Structures System
Cast Beam Structures Set
ME-7009
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The cover page shows the ME-7009 Cast Beam Structures Set models of a Tension Fixture (left) and a Test Fixture (right). The tension fixture uses a hanging mass to pre-stress a cast beam member, and the test fixture can be
used after the cast beam member has dried and the mold has been removed. A hanging mass applies a load to the
cast beam, and a displacement sensor measures the amount of deflection.
The Tension Fixture and Test Fixture can be constructed concurrently with the items in this set.
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Table of Contents
Included Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Required Materials, Related and Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Making a Pre-tensioned Cast Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assemble the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assemble a Tension Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mix the “Concrete” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Add the Mixture to the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
After Drying, Remove the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assemble a Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other Examples of Test Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Tension Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical Support, Warranty, Copyright and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Patents Pending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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PASCO Structures System
Cast Beam Structures Set
ME-7009
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Included Items Qty Included Items Qty
1. Axle (2 each of 3 lengths) 6 13. Spacer 12
2. #5 Beam (24 cm long) 8 14. Collet 24
3. #4 Beam (17 cm long) 18 15. Pulley 12
4. #3 Beam (11.5 cm long) 18 16. Angle Connector 24
5. #2 Beam (8 cm long) 8 17. Straight Connector 24
6. #1 Beam (5.5 cm long) 8 18. Sliding Connector 12
7. Flat Round Connector 6 19. Screw (6-32) 150
8. Half Round Connector 14 20. Mold (reusable) 10
9. Full Round Connector 6 21. Yellow Cord 1 roll
10. PAStrack Connector 6 22. Cord Tensioning Clip 32
11. “O” Ring 12 23. Rebar Member (17 cm) 30
12. Drive Wheel and Tire 4
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