Re: Why does measuring tape bend one way?

From: Greysky (greyskynospam_at_sbcglobal.net)
Date: 02/07/05 

Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 02:18:13 GMT

<lemo5@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:1107556196.242127.97910@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> For those who do not understand the question,
>
> Bending it backwards creates compression on the center and tension on
> the sides, and bending it forwards creates tension on the center and
> compression on the sides, so why is the center more susceptible to
> tension, and why are the sides more susceptible to compression?
>
>
Look at the force vectors generated in the curved topology of the surface
you are deforming. The answer is staring you right in the face.

Greysky

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