plane sections

EK265

Strut and tie method can be applied effectively in regions of discontinuity in the structural member, such as support areas, zones of load application, or areas with sudden change in […]

EK214

The simple theory of bending is based on the assumption that plane sections remain plane after bending. In reality shear strains cause the section to warp. The effect in the […]

EK213

When a beam is bent elastically by a system of transverse loads, plane sections no longer remain plane after bending, but are warped by shear strains.