How Does a Perpendicular Force Affect a Fixed Elastic Rod?

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The discussion focuses on the dynamics of a thin horizontal elastic rod fixed at both ends and subjected to a small perpendicular force applied at its midpoint. The user seeks resources to study this phenomenon and its extension to cylindrical shells. A relevant resource provided is a blog post on beam deflection and Young's modulus, which is crucial for understanding the behavior of elastic materials under load.

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I am studying the following phenomenon for my project:
Thin horizontal elastic rod is fixed at both ends and small perpendicular force is applied at middle of the rod perpendicular to its length. I want to study this dynamics and extend it to cylindrical shell. Please suggest books/papers or keywords for this type of phenomenon.
Thanks.
 
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