Introduction to electrical-circuit analogies for beam analysis /

A application is described of the well-known analogy between electrical and mechanical systems to the calculation of stresses and deflections of beams. The object of the present paper is to give an explanation of the analogies in an elementary manner which will enable a structural engineer to understand the process of designing the electrical circuits. The analogies which are discussed are those that are now being used in the Cal-Tech analog computer. Analogies are given for beams in bending and torsion with static loads and in vibrational motion.NACA TN No. 2785."September 1952."Includes bibliographical references (p. 21).A application is described of the well-known analogy between electrical and mechanical systems to the calculation of stresses and deflections of beams. The object of the present paper is to give an explanation of the analogies in an elementary manner which will enable a structural engineer to understand the process of designing the electrical circuits. The analogies which are discussed are those that are now being used in the Cal-Tech analog computer. Analogies are given for beams in bending and torsion with static loads and in vibrational motion.Mode of access: Internet