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Homework Statement
I need to calculate the radius of curvature of a bimetallic strip when the two strips are subjected to different temperatures. in the problem, the two metals themselves are in different temperatures. One at 180°C, other at 160°C. Anyone with good solid mechanics knowledge will do. Any suggestion will be highly appreciated.
Homework Equations
Define L = strip length, dL = L1-L2 at that temp. difference, and T = thickness of one metal layer. When bent to the required radius r, the inner-outer layer arc length difference due to a radius difference of T equals dL.
Thus theta*((r+T/2)-(r-T/2)) = dL, where theta = L/r.
Then LT/r = dL ==> r = LT/dL.
The Attempt at a Solution
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