##  [Timoshenko Beam Theory](/timoshenko-beam-theory) 

  ##  [Timoshenko Beam Theory](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/timoshenko-beam-theory-0) 

  

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Definition

A beam theory that extends Euler–Bernoulli by including transverse shear deformation and rotatory inertia of cross‑sections, representing bending and shear contributions to deflection and dynamic response; for linear isotropic beams it introduces a shear‑stiffness term (commonly k G A) in addition to bending stiffness EI and accounts for a nonsingular shear strain field across the section.