Influence of shear forces is presented in this paper for static analysis of a shaft with variable cross-section. A stiffness matrix method is used to evaluate displacement and reaction forces on the shaft in regard to the slope deflection equations. The Timoshenko beam theory is addressed according to the shear coefficient and the shear correction factor. Bending moments are calculated.
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