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A large deformation, small-strain theory is presented for heterogeneous, transverse isotropic, elastic rods with pre-twist. The theory is applicable to practical problems related to the dynamics of cable systems, helicopter blades, space antennae, and similar structures. Two elementary examples are included: reduction of the general theory to particular differential equations governing the planar, steady-state towing of cables, and the steadystate motion of helicopter rotor blades.
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Hegemier et al. (1977) studied this question.
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