Bending and Torsion of Beams
AimsBefore you startIntroductionPole-vaultingBending moments and beam curvaturesMaximising the beam stiffnessBeam deflections from applied bending momentsTwisting moments (torques) and torsional stiffnessSpringsPlastic deformation during beam bendingSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Books
- S.P. Timoshenko, J.N. Goodier, Theory of Elasticity, McGraw-Hill International Editions, Third Edition, 1970.
- J.M. Gere, Mechanics of Materials , Nelson Thornes, Fifth SI Edition, 2001.
Websites
- Simulation showing the stress distribution in 3-point bending: http://teaching.ust.hk/~mech101/3%20point%20bending.htm
- Video of the 3-point bending of a brass beam: /vidlib/full_record.php?id=14
- Stress distribution In a polycarbonate bar undergoing 3-point bending: /vidlib/full_record.php?id=36
- 3-point bending simulation for a sandwich beam: http://mms.ensmp.fr/Mms_scripts/Beam/index.php
- Simulation showing the stress distribution in 4-point bending: http://teaching.ust.hk/~mech101/4_point_bending.htm
- Stress distribution In a polycarbonate bar undergoing 4-point bending: /vidlib/full_record.php?id=40
- Simulation of shear, moment and deflection on application of different forces to a beam: http://www.engr.umd.edu/HAMLET/BeamAnalysis/
- Sandwich panels: http://oneoceankayaks.com/Sandcore.htm
- The torsional pendulum: http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/301/lectures/node139.html
- Granta Design case studies by a former Cambridge student