bending moment

American  

noun

Physics.

1. the algebraic sum of the moments about the neutral axis of any cross section of a beam.

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bending moment British  

noun

1. the algebraic sum of all the moments to one side of a cross-section of a beam or other structural support

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Etymology

Origin of bending moment

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

If the front brake is applied harder the reaction from the ground at d may pass through the crown, in which case the bending moment at the crown is zero.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

The distribution of bending moment is given by the ordinates of a triangle.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various

Mr. Mensch states that at least 99% of all reinforced structures are calculated with a reduction of 25% of the bending moment in the center.

From Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design American Society of Civil Engineers, Transactions, Paper No. 1169, Volume LXX, Dec. 1910 by Godfrey, Edward

In graphical hydrostatics it finds centers of pressure and gives a complete solution for the shear and bending moment, curves in ships, besides curves for their stability.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 794, March 21, 1891 by Various

The girder held its position with both joints severed, proving that, as should be the case, there was no stress in the boom where the bending moment changes sign.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various