Question

Define curvature of beam​

Answer 1

Answer:

Equivalently, 1/R (the "curvature", κ ) is equal to the through-thickness gradient of axial strain. It follows that the axial stress at a distance y from the Neutral axis of the beam is given by. σ = E κ y.

Answer 2

Answer:

Equivalently, 1/R (the "curvature", κ ) is equal to the through-thickness gradient of axial strain. It follows that the axial stress at a distance y from the Neutral axis of the beam is given by. σ = E κ y