1.4 - When to use EBT/TBT?
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Define Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the sections of the beam during bending.
What does Timoshenko Beam Theory account for?
💡 Hint: What additional effects does TBT include?
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When is EBT appropriate to use?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of beams we discussed.
The relative error must be small for EBT to be applicable. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider the comparison of predictions.
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A beam has a length of 12 m and height of 0.3 m. If using EBT gives a bending stress of 150 MPa and TBT gives 155 MPa, can EBT be used?
💡 Hint: Relative error = |TBT - EBT|/TBT * 100%
For a beam with Poisson's ratio of 0.4, what is the minimum length-to-height ratio for EBT? Assume applicable threshold is 3.4.
💡 Hint: Consider how Poisson's ratio impacts the choice between theories.
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