point of contraflexure

point of contraflexure

[′pȯint əv ‚kän·trə′flek·shər]

(mechanics)

A point at which the direction of bending changes. Also known as point of inflection.

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point of inflection

The point on the length of a structural member subjected to flexure at which the direction of curvature changes and at which the bending moment is zero.

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