1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does Timoshenko Beam Theory account for that Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory does not?
💡 Hint: Think about how beams behave under loads.
Define deflection in the context of beam theory.
💡 Hint: It’s how much the beam bends!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is one of the main assumptions of Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory?
💡 Hint: Think about what stays unchanged in EBT.
Timoshenko Beam Theory introduces which aspects?
💡 Hint: Remember, it adds more complexity than EBT.
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Challenge Problems
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Using Timoshenko Beam Theory, derive the governing equation relating shear force and deflection for a short beam.
💡 Hint: Refer to the governing equations discussed in class.
Compare the results of beam deflection calculated using Timoshenko Theory against those computed using Euler-Bernoulli assumptions for a cantilever beam.
💡 Hint: Make sure to define all your variables clearly!
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