Structural Analysis (Aero 103)
Thin Beam Theory

Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory

Assumptions of the theory:

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1)      The structure must be thin (width: length ≈ 1:100)

2)      Bending deflection doesn't exceed the structure's thickness.

3)      Perpendicular lines in the structure before bending will stay perpendicular on the neutral axis after bendingф


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