The Elements of the Theory of Strain Energy

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Cornish, R J

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 14, Issue 3, 1936

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Cornish, R J

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 14, Issue 3, 1936

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THE following article is intended to act as a summary of the main principles on which
strain energy theorems are based. It is of an elementary nature, but may serve as an introduction to more advanced considerations.

R.J. Cornish

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