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A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing

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Virgin, LN
Published in: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education
July 1, 2022

Locating the shear, or flexural, center of non-symmetric cross-sectional beams is a key element in the teaching of structural mechanics. That is, establishing the point on the plane of the cross-section where an applied load, generating a bending moment about a principal axis, results in uni-directional deflection, and no twisting. For example, in aerospace structures it is particularly important to assess the propensity of an airfoil section profile to resist bending and torsion under the action of aerodynamic forces. Cross-sections made of thin-walls, whether of open or closed form are of special practical importance and form the basis of the material in this paper. The advent of 3D-printing allows the development of tactile demonstration models based on non-trivial geometry and direct observation.

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International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education

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EISSN

2050-4586

ISSN

0306-4190

Publication Date

July 1, 2022

Volume

50

Issue

3

Start / End Page

739 / 748

Related Subject Headings

  • 40 Engineering
  • 39 Education
  • 13 Education
  • 09 Engineering
 

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Virgin, L. N. (2022). A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 50(3), 739–748. https://doi.org/10.1177/03064190211057429
Virgin, L. N. “A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing.” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education 50, no. 3 (July 1, 2022): 739–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/03064190211057429.
Virgin LN. A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education. 2022 Jul 1;50(3):739–48.
Virgin, L. N. “A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing.” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, vol. 50, no. 3, July 2022, pp. 739–48. Scopus, doi:10.1177/03064190211057429.
Virgin LN. A shear center demonstration model using 3D-printing. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education. 2022 Jul 1;50(3):739–748.
Journal cover image

Published In

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education

DOI

EISSN

2050-4586

ISSN

0306-4190

Publication Date

July 1, 2022

Volume

50

Issue

3

Start / End Page

739 / 748

Related Subject Headings

  • 40 Engineering
  • 39 Education
  • 13 Education
  • 09 Engineering