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The discussion centers on non-uniform bending of beams, where the bending moment varies along the length of the beam, resulting in non-constant curvature. Key formulas relating bending moments to curvature and shear forces are derived, highlighting the conditions under which shear forces affect beam cross-sections. The chapter also provides insight into how shear stress varies across different beam cross-sections, including rectangular, circular, and I-beam shapes.
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Term: Bending Moment
Definition: The moment that causes a beam to bend, dependent on applied loads and their positions.
Term: Curvature
Definition: A measure of how much a beam deviates from being straight due to bending.
Term: Shear Force
Definition: The force acting perpendicular to the axis of a beam, causing internal shear stress.
Term: Shear Stress
Definition: The stress component parallel to the cross-section of the material in a beam due to applied shear force.
Term: First Moment of Area
Definition: A measure used to calculate the distribution of shear stress across a beam's cross-section.