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...