Recent content by Dingomack

Please see Cantilever spreadsheet for dummies first. Much simpler and clearer.

Any (ideal) beam of length L, bent with a deflection of δ will have the same parabolic curve. If that underlying assumption is wrong I am in trouble... (Lots of views on the other thread, but no posts...so I'll try and boil it down to its essence) Imagine: Cantilever beam of length L with a...

Hi, I am using a deflected beam to create a parabolic curve to set the shape of horizontal seams between panels on a sail boat's sail. It will give me a tighter curve close to the mast and flatter out near the leach (the trailing edge). I.e. an aerofoil shape. This is the boat, a radio...