A derivation of the beam equation

DOI10.1088/0143-0807/37/1/015002zbMATH Open1338.74071arXiv1512.01171OpenAlexW1889328303MaRDI QIDQ2807253FDOQ2807253

Authors: Daniel Duque 

Publication date: 20 May 2016

Published in: European Journal of Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: The Euler-Bernoulli equation describing the deflection of a beam is a vital tool in structural and mechanical engineering. However, its derivation usually entails a number of intermediate steps that may confuse engineering or science students at the beginnig of their undergraduate studies. We explain how this equation may be deduced, beginning with an approximate expression for the energy, from which the forces and finally the equation itself may be obtained. The description is begun at the level of small "particles", and the continuum level is taken later on. However, when a computational solution is sought, the description turns back to the discrete level again. We first consider the easier case of a string under tension, and then focus on the beam. Numerical solutions for several loads are obtained.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1512.01171

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zbMATH Keywords

wave equationbeam equationbeamsstringspython

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Rods (beams, columns, shafts, arches, rings, etc.) (74K10)

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Uses Software

• Python

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