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Non-homogeneous structural members such as beams are very important in various engineering applications and for experimental analysis purposes. A minor damage on any part of the structure reduces the strength of the structure and leads to a major failure. The analysis of non-homogenous beam becomes complicated due to the change of material properties from point to point. However, it becomes much more...