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link to Video-Stiff or Strong? They are Not Related Like You Think

Video-Stiff or Strong? They are Not Related Like You Think

Sections can be funny things. It is important to note that you can make a section strong but not stiff and stiff but not strong. Let's explore why this is and when it...

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link to Video-Stress Made Easy-Using Section Modulus to Compare Beam Types

Video-Stress Made Easy-Using Section Modulus to Compare Beam Types

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to compare the strength of a square tube with a round tube, or even and I-Beam? There is! https://youtu.be/fO8zjfjGafw

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link to Video-Use Solidworks to Calculate Area Moment of Inertia Worry Free

Video-Use Solidworks to Calculate Area Moment of Inertia Worry Free

Calculating the moment of inertia can be extremely difficult. The good news is the 3D modeling software can simplify this process greatly and make it pain...

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link to Video – Simple Steps to Calculating the Bending Stress

Video – Simple Steps to Calculating the Bending Stress

Now that we know the shear, moment and area moment of inertia, let's combine them to find the bending stress. We'll even point out some things to watch out for. https://youtu.be/r-GcuQ-Q1ME

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Video – Easily Develop Shear and Moment Diagrams for Beam Analysis

Shear-Moment Diagrams are an easy way to determine the internal working of any beam. Multiple beam loadings can be calculated through the law of superposition.See this article for more information:...

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link to Video – Beam Fundamentals: Understanding Loadings and Reactions

Video – Beam Fundamentals: Understanding Loadings and Reactions

Almost all objects are loaded in bending. Knowing how to spot and then calculate the bending moment is critical. Identifying the bending stress brings lots of elements together. We need to know...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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