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flexural rigidity

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flexural rigidity [′flek·shə·rəl ri′jid·əd·ē]
(mechanics)
The ratio of the sideward force applied to one end of a beam to the resulting displacement of this end, when the other end is clamped.

flexural rigidity
A measure of stiffness of a structural member; the product of modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia divided by the length of the member.


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