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Singularity Function Problem Set

The document outlines a problem set focused on the deflection of beams, including the derivation of equations for elastic curves and maximum deflections. It provides specific answers for the deflection and slope at points A and B, using constants for EI. Additionally, it mentions that a video solution for further questions will be uploaded in Week 7.

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Singularity Function Problem Set

The document outlines a problem set focused on the deflection of beams, including the derivation of equations for elastic curves and maximum deflections. It provides specific answers for the deflection and slope at points A and B, using constants for EI. Additionally, it mentions that a video solution for further questions will be uploaded in Week 7.

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Week 2 Problem Set: Deflection of Beams

Question 1

Determine the equations of the elastic curve using the x1 and x2 coordinates.
EI is constant.

A B

P (L − a)
2
Px22
Ans: v1 = 3x1 − 2 L − a  , v2 =  x2 − 3 ( L − a )
6 EI 6 EI 

Question 2

Determine the maximum deflection of the beam and the slope at A. Use Macaulay’s
brackets in your derivation, setting the origin at A, to find a single expression for the slope
and deflection over the entire length of the beam. EI is constant.

M 0a −5M 0a 2
Ans: A = − , vmax =
2 EI 8EI
A video of me solving the following three questions will be uploaded in Week 7.

Question 3

Determine the slope and deflection of end A of the cantilevered beam. EI is 15 × 106 Nm2.

Question 4

Determine the slope of the simply supported beam at A. EI is 15 × 106 Nm2.

Question 5

Determine the slope of end A of the cantilevered beam. EI is 15 × 106 Nm2.

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