Research Article

Analysis of Tapered Timoshenko and Euler–Bernoulli Beams on an Elastic Foundation with Moving Loads

Table 1

Temporary governing properties.

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BeamYoung’s modulus E1Pa
Shear modulus G• 1• Pa
Mass density ρ1• kg m−3
Beam height 0 h01• m
Beam height 1 h11• m
Beam width b1• m
Length L1• m
Shear coefficient k1• -
Α1• -
Foundation• K1• 1• -
• G• 1• -
Moving load• F• 0• N
Axial load• P• 0• N