The Curve of Least Energy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs elastica
gptkbp:application computer graphics
mechanics
robotics
structural engineering
biomechanics
gptkbp:describes shape of an elastic rod under bending
gptkbp:differential fourth-order nonlinear ODE
gptkbp:energyFunctional integral of the square of curvature
gptkbp:governedBy Euler's elastica equation
gptkbp:hasSpecialCase gptkb:butter
straight line
figure-eight shape
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Curve of Least Energy
gptkbp:reduces bending energy
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Euler-Bernoulli_beam_theory
gptkbp:solvedBy space curve
planar curve
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:Leonhard_Euler
gptkbp:studiedIn calculus of variations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Berthold_K._P._Horn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7