Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics

44, 1, pp. 107-125, Warsaw 2006

Algebra of systems of forces applied to the flat material line

Stefan Piechnik
The research presents certain theorems concerning the algebra of vector systems of forces applied to a flat material line, rigid only in its plane. The considerations are based on a modification of one of two axiomatic equivalences assumed in the algebra of systems of forces applied to a rigid body. The problem is of particular importance for the theory of thin-walled beams.
Keywords: system of forces; equivalent systems; system reduction