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Principle of superposition: linearity. Displacement at location <math>B</math> from forces <math>P_1</math> and </math>P_2</math> located at different positions is calculated as  
Principle of superposition: linearity. Displacement at location <math>B</math> from forces <math>P_1</math> and </math>P_2</math> located at different positions is calculated as  
<math>\Delta_B = \Delta_{BP_1} + \Delta_{BP_2}</math>
<math>\Delta_B = \Delta_{BP_1} + \Delta_{BP_2}</math>
The energy principle: <math> dW = Fd\Delta</math> giving the total energy as <math>W = \int_0^\Delta Fd\Delta</math> which is called ''strain energy''. For linear deformation this gives <math>U=\tfrac12 F\Delta</math>.
Virtual work principle.


== Plate ==
== Plate ==

Revision as of 10:40, 20 January 2024

Introduction

Structural analysis using about high school level physics and maths.

Aim to calculate fiberglass cansat structure

Basic theory

Principle of superposition: linearity. Displacement at location from forces and </math>P_2</math> located at different positions is calculated as

The energy principle: giving the total energy as which is called strain energy. For linear deformation this gives .

Virtual work principle.

Plate

Beam

Column

Column is a vertical beam.

Pipe

Glassfiber Cansat

References