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A Strain Energy Function for Large Deformations of Curved Beams

This thesis develops strain and kinetic energy functions and a finite beam element useful for analyzing curved beams which go through large deflections, such as a hockey stick being swung and bent substantially as it hits the ice. The resulting beam model is demonstrated to be rotation invariant and capable of computing the correct strain energy and reaction forces for a specified deformation. A method is also described by which the model could be used to perform static or dynamic simulations of a beam.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:OWTU.10012/4127
Date January 2008
CreatorsMackenzie, Ian
Source SetsLibrary and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation

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