Pitsco Balsa Truss Tester

Lightweight impact-resistant acrylic tester adjusts to hold triangular- or flat-topped trusses up to 4 inches tall and 12 inches wide for testing a variety of truss sizes Clear acrylic shield keeps trusses securely in place for testing while offering students protection from splintering wood Manufactured by Pitsco. Can be used as a standalone tester with a hanging weight or as an attachment to the Pitsco Structure Testing Instrument with the Balsa Truss Tester Adapter (both sold separately) Measures 9 x 14 x 2-1/2 inches (H x W x D) Truss tester applies pressure to 1/8-inch balsa wood model trusses to test load capacity for students in grades 6-12 studying the scientific concepts of engineering structural forces and geometry