2006-09-14
Thermal deformation of an L-shaped structures is discussed in detail. Two different approximations have been made in estimating the angular change of the structure. The first order approximation formulae give upper and lower limits of the angular change, while the second order approximation gives a better estimate. The computer analysis also shows that the deformation is support condition dependent.
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