Description
Built from PASCO Structures beams, this tower is made to oscillate in its various resonance modes by a driver attached by a rubber band to the first floor of the tower. Wireless Load Cells with Accelerometers are attached to each floor to record how much shaking each floor experiences.
In modern buildings, passive damping mechanisms are installed to damp out oscillations during earthquakes. The damping pendulum in this tower quickly stops oscillations.
What’s Included
- 10x #1 I-beams
- 8x #2 I-beams
- 24x #3 I-beams
- 1x #4 I-beam
- 2x Nylon Spacers
- 20x Connectors
- 20x (F4) Flat Beam
- 4x Flat Round Connector
- 5x Full Round Connectors
- 5x Floors
- 2x Mass, 20 gram
- 2x Mass, 50 gram
- 1x Medium Shaft, Structures
- 150x 2 Sets Screws
- 1x Sliding Connector
- 1x Tire, Structures
- 1x Wheel, Structures
Required Accessories
| 1x Mechanical Wave Driver | SF-9324 | |
| 1x 2 Meter Patch Cord Set | SE-9415A | |
| 1x Large Rod Base | ME-8735 | |
| 1x Stainless Steel Rod, 25 cm Threaded | ME-8988 | |
| 4x Wireless Load Cell and Accelerometer | PS-3216 | |
| 1x Large Slotted Mass Set | ME-7566 |
Software Required
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »