Curvature and Inflection PointsExplores curvature, inflection points, and angular functions in plane curves, highlighting the importance of inflection points.
Hyperbolic GeometryIntroduces hyperbolic geometry, covering complete metric spaces, isometries, and Gaussian curvature in dimension 2.
Beams under FlexureDiscusses stresses in beams under flexure, including shear forces and bending moments.
Structural Element Sizing ProcedureCovers the sizing procedure for structural elements and the relationship between moment and curvature in deformed structures, using examples of three-hinged gantry cranes.
Stresses due to FlexureCovers the calculation of curvature in beams and the design of beams for stress considerations.
Gaussian Curvature and GeodesicsExplores the derivative of curve lengths, fixed-end deformations, geodesics, surface point typologies, and sphere parametrization.