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Re: [ATM] Bending a bar
Hi Michael,
> Can anyone tell me a formula for how much a (rectangular) bar will
> deflect under compression? In other words, starting with this | and
> applying a known compression force vertically to get this ). Note that
> this is elastic bending - I'm not trying to permanently bend the bar,
> just find out how much it deflects.
A beam is not supposed to bend under compression forces, unless the
compression is eccentric or you're buckling the beam (google for
"elastic buckling" or "Euler buckling").
Can you give more information about the nature of the loads and also how
the beam is supported?
Robert
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