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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending '''Simple Bending Equation'''] applies to simply supported beams ''(and arches if the radius of curvature is greater than 10 times the depth)''
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending '''Simple Bending Equation'''] applies to simply supported beams ''(and arches if the radius of curvature is greater than 10 times the depth)''
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* '''M''' = the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending_moment '''Maximum Bending Moment''']
* '''M''' = the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending_moment '''Maximum Bending Moment''']

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The Simple Bending Equation applies to simply supported beams (and arches if the radius of curvature is greater than 10 times the depth)

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Where:

  • M = the Maximum Bending Moment
  • σ = the Tensile Strength of the material (obtainable from tables or by experiment)
  • Capital I = the Moment of Inertia about the Neutral Axis (for a rectangular beam this is its breadth times the depth cubed divided by 12).
  • y = the distance of the Neutral Axis from the maximum stress (for a uniform rectangular beam this is half the depth)