Beam equations

Beam Theories

 * Euler–Bernoulli beam equation - basic theory based on geometry of deformation
 * Timoshenko beam theory - extended theory that takes into account shear deformation

Notation

 * w(x) ... distributed load along the girder
 * v ... deflection
 * \theta ... slope of elastic curve
 * M ... moment
 * V ... shear
 * EI ... flexural rigidity