Mechanics of engineering (solids) : comprising statics and kinetics of solids, and the mechanics of the materials of construction, or strength and elasticity of beams, columns, shafts, arches, etc. : for use in technical schools (1911)
Church, Irving P. (Irving Porter), 1851-1931 · New York : Wiley ; London : Chapman & Hall · leaf 502
constraint is necessary in fitting the ribupon the hinges at the piers before any load is placed on thetib; that is, that the distance apart of the piers (which areunyielding) is just equal to the distance between the ends ofthe rib when entirely free from strain. In other words, afterthe rib is in… … 1^ xx * i^-«-^
Mechanics, Applied · Strength of materials
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