8.1.1 - Curvature Equation
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What does curvature measure in a beam?
💡 Hint: Think about how much the beam bends.
What is the radius of curvature?
💡 Hint: Connect it to the bending of the beam.
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What is the definition of curvature?
💡 Hint: Think about what curvature provides information about in beams.
True or False: The curvature increases with larger radii.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between curvature and radius.
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Given a cantilever beam with a point load at its free end, derive the curvature equation and calculate deflection after applying the load.
💡 Hint: Use principles of statics to solve?
A beam with uniform loading has a total deflection of 0.03 m. Calculate its curvature if the moment of inertia is 1.5 m^4 and the modulus of elasticity is 200 GPa.
💡 Hint: What formulas relate bending and curvature?
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