A long thin rod AB is supported at A as shown in figure and is supported at B so that transverse displacement is impossible, only the end of the rod at B can rotate around point B. Obtain the differential equation that regulates the bent shape of the rod.

A long thin rod AB is supported at A as shown in figure and is supported at B so that transverse displacement is impossible, only the end of the rod at B can rotate around point B. Obtain the differential equation that regulates the bent shape of the rod.

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.2.3P: The L-shaped arm ABCD shown in the figure lies in a vertical plane and pivots about a horizontal pin...

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