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Analysis of beams subjected to large deflections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

J. Morgan
J. Morgan*
Affiliation:
Department of Civil Engineering and Building Science, University of Edinburgh
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Synopsis

The transfer matrix method of structural analysis is applied to the problem of beams subjected to large deflections by dividing the beam into a large number of uniform sections and applying elementary bending theory to each section. The solution using this method is compared with the theoretical solution of Bisshopp and Drucker for large deflections in uniform cantilever beams. The method has also been applied to uniform and tapered cantilever beams at various angles to the horizontal under vertical point loading and the results compared with experimental data obtained from laboratory measurements.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 93 , Issue 929 , November 1989 , pp. 356 - 360
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1989 

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