Abstract

A segmented rod, composed of heavy rigid links joined by hinges with rotational resistance, is gradually lifted off the ground from one end. The equilibrium shape is governed by a non linear difference equation with two unknown parameters. The solution scheme yields a non linear lifting force–lifted height relation.

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