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Pb. 1.1 Continued
Problem Statement The problem is to find the optimal ratio of b/a in a thin walled beam to maximize the load-bearing capacity of a beam while assuming that the moment (M) is equal to the torsion (T).This is done by optimizing the cross section that carries the maximum bending moment and the maximum torsion.

Aircraft Structure
Aircraft structures are assembled from various basic structural elements to help withstand loading conditions like axial, bending, and torsion. Some basic elements of an aircraft are the axial members(truss and bar elements), sheer panels, bending members(like beams), and torsional members(bar and beam torsion).