A cross-section in the shape of a circular arc of constant thickness is shown in the figure.

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A cross-section in the shape of a circular arc of constant thickness is shown in the figure. Derive the following formula for the distance e from the center of the arc to the shear center S:


in which is in radians. Also, plot a graph showing how the distance e varies as varies from 0 to π.

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Mechanics Of Materials

ISBN: 9781337093347

9th Edition

Authors: Barry J Goodno, James M Gere

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