Jun 3, 2003 #1 Binary Mechanical May 16, 2003 247 What makes a prismatic? It appears that perhaps this means "not tapered" but I'm not sure about that. Thanks
What makes a prismatic? It appears that perhaps this means "not tapered" but I'm not sure about that. Thanks
Jun 3, 2003 Thread starter #2 Binary Mechanical May 16, 2003 247 OK, after hunting through several books I think I found the answer ==> prismatic = constant cross-section. Upvote 0 Downvote
OK, after hunting through several books I think I found the answer ==> prismatic = constant cross-section.
Jun 3, 2003 #3 Lutfi Structural Oct 20, 2002 1,035 A "prismatic" beam is a beam with constant EI across its span. Also prismatic cross section is "a cross section that is symmetrical and is constant". Upvote 0 Downvote
A "prismatic" beam is a beam with constant EI across its span. Also prismatic cross section is "a cross section that is symmetrical and is constant".
