Bending moment for curve and straight beam

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Bending moments for curved beams are generally less than those for straight beams due to differences in geometry. The discussion clarifies that bending moment is determined by the applied load and distance, not the moment of inertia. In contrast, bending stress is influenced by the moment of inertia, which explains the confusion. A straight beam's moment of inertia does not affect its bending moment, but it does impact the bending stress experienced. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for analyzing beam behavior under load.
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It’s clear that bending moment for a curve beam is less than straight one
And you can attribute this to moment of inertia, but there is something i don’t understand
Which is if i have straight beam with small moment of inertia or huge moment of inertia simple supported beam), the moment will not differ, so why it will differ in curve beam.
 
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some help please
 
Are you confusing bending stress with bending moment? Bending moment is a function of load and distance and has nothing to do with moment of inertia. Bending stress is dependent on the moment of inertia.
 

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