slope deflection method
A structural analysis method in civil engineering for beams and frames; also referred to as 撓角法 (とうかくほう).
See also: 撓角法
The slope deflection method is a classical technique used for analyzing statically indeterminate structures.
Common kana-mixed spelling; the kanji 撓 is rare and often replaced by kana.
Kanji spelling using the uncommon character 撓; mainly seen in older or formal technical documents.
Compound of 撓み (たわみ, 'deflection') + 角 (かく, 'angle') + 法 (ほう, 'method'). The term is a direct calque from English 'slope deflection method'.