Simplified method for calculating shear deflections of beams.

I. Orosz

Simplified method for calculating shear deflections of beams.

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Authors:	I. Orosz
Year:	1970
Type:	Research Note (RN)
Station:	Forest Products Laboratory
Source:	(Research note FPL ; 0210):11 p.

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Abstract

When one designs with wood, shear deflections can become substantial compared to deflections due to moments, because the modulus of elasticity in bending differs from that in shear by a large amount. This report presents a simplified energy method to calculate shear deflections in bending members. This simplified approach should help designers decide whether or not shear deflection is important in any complex situation.

Keywords

Bendin, Shea, Woo, Stresse, Load, Methodology

Citation

Orosz, I. 1970. Simplified method for calculating shear deflections of beams. (Research note FPL ; 0210):11 p.