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TimoshenkoBeam
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The ``TimoshenkoBeam`` element models beams including shear deformation effects,
providing improved accuracy for moderately thick beams compared to Kirchhoff
beam theory.

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Overview
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Element type: ``TimoshenkoBeam``

Supports:
- Bending with shear deformation
- Frame analysis where shear effects are non-negligible

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Parameters
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Mandatory Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``type``
     - Must be set to ``"TimoshenkoBeam"``
   * - ``material``
     - Material block with elastic properties (e.g., ``E``, ``G``, ``rho``).

Optional Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``section``
     - Optional section properties reference (if supported by input).

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Examples
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Representative examples using ``TimoshenkoBeam``:
- ``examples/ch09/FrameTimoshenko.pro``