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Answer» The assumptions made in the theory of simple bending are:
- The material of the beam is homogeneous this implies that it is uniform in DENSITY, STRENGTH and have isotropic properties meaning possessing same ELASTIC property in all directions.
- Even after bending the cross section of the beam remains constant.
- During the initial stages the beam is STRAIGHT and unstressed. > All the stresses in the beam are within the elastic limit of its material.
- The layers of the beam are free to contract and expand longitudinally and laterally
- On any cross section the perpendicular resultant force of the beam is zero.
- Compared to the cross-sectional dimension of the beam the radius of curvature is very large.
The assumptions made in the theory of simple bending are:
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