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Video-Best Sections for Curved Beams

Now, let’s go into a little more depth with curved beams and calculate the stress on some popular sections. Let's find out which sections are smart for curved beams and which ones to avoid. ...

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link to Video-Calculating Stresses is Unusual In Curved Beams

Video-Calculating Stresses is Unusual In Curved Beams

Many beams behave like curved beams. Curved beams are unique in that they have high stress concentrations and you can easily make them worse if you are not careful. This video gives a brief overview...

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link to Video-Torsional Stress Basics – Why Closed Sections Are Easy

Video-Torsional Stress Basics – Why Closed Sections Are Easy

Torsion can be a very simple stress to calculate. On a closed section, like a round tube, it has a very simple formula. On an open section, like a lattice boom, it behaves a dramatically different...

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link to Video-Transverse Shear Stress: How This Causes Unexpected Problems

Video-Transverse Shear Stress: How This Causes Unexpected Problems

If you are not expecting it, transverse shear and creep up on you. I experienced this in my roller coaster, when the roll back preventers were splitting along the center. Find out what you need to...

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link to Video-Localized Buckling: Why Some Sections Need to Be Removed

Video-Localized Buckling: Why Some Sections Need to Be Removed

By itself, bending stress calculations don't take buckling into consideration. If missed, you could have a weak section. Watch to find out how we address how to deal with these...

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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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