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Complex variables and flexure

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We introduce several advanced trigonometric and complex variables identities. These identities are used in solving the flexure problem of beams with cross sections which are given byr=[sin(θ/2n)]2n. These identities and solutions generalize several previous results.

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  1. Dept of Mathematics and Computer Science, San Jose State University, 95192, San Jose, California

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Dedicated to Professor M. M. Abbassi

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Obaid, S.A. Complex variables and flexure. Z. angew. Math. Phys. 42, 715–729 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00944768

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