ryldbl
Mechanical
- Jul 7, 2005
- 9
I have a 25' round steel rod with a diameter of 1.125". This rod is not straight, but rather has a radius of curvature of "p". Does anyone know how to calculate the axial force necessary to straighten the rod? I don't know a formula to determine lateral deflection in a curved beam due to axial tension.
When I say "straighten" I mean elastically deform the rod into a straight beam, not permanently yield the rod to a straight condition.
When I say "straighten" I mean elastically deform the rod into a straight beam, not permanently yield the rod to a straight condition.