New method predicts stress in bending structures, revolutionizing design possibilities.
The article discusses how to calculate stress in multilayer beams when bending forces are not aligned with the main planes. By determining the center of stiffness, principal axes, and specific points on the beam, researchers can find normal stress values at any point during bending. The shape of the beam's cross-section, its asymmetry, and the direction of the applied force all affect stress values and how they change.