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Optimal Force Transmission by Flexure — The Present State of Knowledge

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The aim of this paper is to summarize recent developments in the field of optimal force transmission by flexure. The main topic is minimization of moment volume in transversely loaded plane systems.

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    G. I. N. Rozvany

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Rozvany, G.I.N. (1975). Optimal Force Transmission by Flexure — The Present State of Knowledge. In: Sawczuk, A., Mróz, Z. (eds) Optimization in Structural Design. International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-80895-1_25

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