Strain (Beam)

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$epsilon_x = - "y" / rho$

$"Radius of Curvature"$

$"Distance neutral axis to longitudinal fiber"$

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This equation computes the strain on a beam, $epsilon_x$ . The strain is a function of the of the radius of curvature of the deflected axis of the beam and the distance from neutral axis to the longitudinal fiber.