Calculus of Variations and Euler's Elastica

Covers variational methods, equilibrium shape of a bent beam, Euler's Elastica, and numerical and analytical methods.

Explores variational methods, Euler's Elastica, numerical and analytical methods, and the buckling of slender structures.

Covers Euler's Elastica and the equilibrium shape of a bent beam using variational/energy methods.

Covers differentiable functions, extreme points, and the Lagrange multiplier method for optimization.

Explores the calculus of variations and Euler's Elastica in the context of beam equilibrium and inextensible elastic curves under large rotations.