When a 'beam' experiences a bending moment it will change its shape and internal stresses (forces) will be developed. The photograph illustrates the shape change of elements of a beam in bending. Note ...

Shown below are three beam problems and animations showing the influence of the location of the roller support condition on the shape of the beam deflection. Can you recognize how these deflection ...

(Think a deck of playing cards.) Under the action of a transverse load we see below how the beam deflects in the absence of shear stiffness. Focus, in particular, on the deflection at the right end of ...

Little is known of the most ancient devices for bending wood, but the oldest patented in England is now nearly a century old, and is used there yet for some purposes. The oldest in the United ...