Cross‐ply bending equation and application for compressed rod with crack

The aim of this paper is the analysis of rod cross‐ply bending and stability of rod systems in the presence of cracks. The power concept (its theoretical base is Maxwell's theorem about the reciprocity of displacements) and linear fracture mechanics methods for research of mechanical properties of rod systems in the presence of cracks nave been used. The main equation of the rod cross‐ply bending and the common solution of this equation were obtained. The expression of the relationship between rod deflection and the disturbing cross‐force was obtained. Some transcendental equation allows defining the inferior boundary of critical force of rod with a crack. First Published Online: 14 Oct 201