This library of physical structures experiments is being constantly developed. Currently, most experiments are related to the dynamic response of structures, but deformations of structures due to static loading are coming soon, along with explorations of the relationships between static and dynamic structural behavior.
The natural frequency of a steel cantilever beam was measured using the greatest variety of phone-based methods with excellent agreement between them.
The two modal frequencies of a two-story steel frame structure were measured using the LiDAR sensor on the iPhone 13 Pro.
Three modal frequencies of a dynamically scaled suspension bridge model were measured using the LiDAR sensor on the iPhone 13 Pro.
The tension in the backstay of an 1833 suspension bridge in Weimar, Germany was estimated using the accelerometer on an iPhone along with measurements taken using phone-based scanning.
The mode shape of a yard stick vibrating at its fundamental frequency is apparent in the amplitude of vibration displayed by seven iPods.
Use the natural frequency of a simply-supported beam to estimate its deflection when subjected to a large load at midspan.
Use a well described structure and Newmark's Method to measure the blast load supplied by an AirZooka vortex cannon.