Agreed. But this way the drawing is more clear.
Is there a solution when h/d is:
a) so low that sine shape stands?
b) so large that it is not a sine any more?
Homework Statement
A beam (e.g. a steel liner) of a length L is bent between two supports, as shown in fig (a).
According to the Euler column, the shape is a half period of a sine.
Now, a force P is applied at the axis of symmetry - fig (b).
What is the shape of the liner? y=f(x)
Instead of the...