Bending (metalworking) — Metal bending redirects here. For the form of stage magic, see Spoon bending. Bending … Wikipedia
Bending — For other uses, see Bending (disambiguation). Flexure redirects here. For joints that bend, see living hinge. For bearings that operate by bending, see flexure bearing. Continuum mechanics … Wikipedia
Bending moment — A bending moment exists in a structural element when a moment is applied to the element so that the element bends. Moments and torques are measured as a force multiplied by a distance so they have as unit newton metres (N·m) , or foot pounds… … Wikipedia
bending moment — noun physics : the resultant moment about the neutral axis of any cross section of a rod or beam of the system of forces that produce bending * * * Physics. the algebraic sum of the moments about the neutral axis of any cross section of a beam.… … Useful english dictionary
bending moment — a system of internal forces whose resultant is a moment. This term is most commonly used to refer to internal forces in beams … Mechanics glossary
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Spaceplane — A Space Shuttle rocketing into space, just after booster separation. A spaceplane is a vehicle that operates as an aircraft in Earth s atmosphere, as well as a spacecraft when it is in space. It combines features of an aircraft and a spacecraft,… … Wikipedia