A New Beam Theory: A Micromorphic Beam Theory for Beams with Elongated Microstructures
A novel micromorphic beam theory that considers the exact shape and size of the beamโs microstructure is developed. The new theory complements the beam theories that are based on the classical mechanics by modeling the shape and size of the beamโs microstructure. This theory models the beam with a microstructure that has shape and size and exhibits microstrains that are independent of the beamโs macroscopic strains.