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Beam Deflection and Slope Calculations

The beam is loaded with concentrated forces and supported at both ends. By calculating the reactions and determining the elastic curve equation, the value of EIy is found to be 69503 N·m3 at the midpoint between the supports.

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Beam Deflection and Slope Calculations

The beam is loaded with concentrated forces and supported at both ends. By calculating the reactions and determining the elastic curve equation, the value of EIy is found to be 69503 N·m3 at the midpoint between the supports.

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Problem 614

For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-614, calculate the slope of the elastic curve over the right support.

ΣMR2=0ΣMR2=0
8R1+240(2)=100(4)(6)8R1+240(2)=100(4)(6)
R1=240lbR1=240lb

ΣMR1=0ΣMR1=0
8R2=240(10)+100(4)(2)8R2=240(10)+100(4)(2)
R2=400lbR2=400lb

EIy′′=240x−12(100)x2+12(100)⟨x−4⟩2+400⟨x−8⟩EIy″=240x−12(100)x2+12(100)⟨x−4⟩2+400⟨x−8⟩
EIy′′=240x−50x2+50⟨x−4⟩2+400⟨x−8⟩EIy″=240x−50x2+50⟨x−4⟩2+400⟨x−8⟩
EIy′=120x2−503x3+503⟨x−4⟩3+200⟨x−8⟩2+C1EIy′=120x2−503x3+503⟨x−4⟩3+200⟨x−8⟩2+C1
EIy=40x3−256x4+256⟨x−4⟩4+2003⟨x−8⟩3+C1x+C2EIy=40x3−256x4+256⟨x−4⟩4+2003⟨x−8⟩3+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0

At x = 8 ft, y = 0
0 = 40(83) - (25/6)(84) + (25/6)(44) + 8C1
C1 = -560 lb·ft2
Thus,
EIy′=120x2−503x3+503⟨x−4⟩3+200⟨x−8⟩2−560EIy′=120x2−503x3+503⟨x−4⟩3+200⟨x−8⟩2−560

At the right support, x = 8 ft

EIy′=120(82)−503(83)+503(43)−560EIy′=120(82)−503(83)+503(43)−560
EIy′=−10403lb⋅ft2EIy′=−10403lb⋅ft2
y′=−10403EIlb⋅ft2y′=−10403EIlb⋅ft2 answer
Problem 615
Compute the value of EI y at the right end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-615.

Solution 615

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ΣMR2=0ΣMR2=0
10R1+400(3)(1.5)=1000(4)10R1+400(3)(1.5)=1000(4)
R1=220lbR1=220lb

ΣMR2=0ΣMR2=0
10R2=400(3)(11.5)+1000(6)10R2=400(3)(11.5)+1000(6)
R2=1980lbR2=1980lb

EIy′′=220x−1000⟨x−6⟩+1980⟨x−10⟩−12(400)⟨x−10⟩2EIy″=220x−1000⟨x−6⟩+1980⟨x−10⟩−12(400)⟨x−10⟩2
EIy′′=220x−1000⟨x−6⟩+1980⟨x−10⟩−200⟨x−10⟩2EIy″=220x−1000⟨x−6⟩+1980⟨x−10⟩−200⟨x−10⟩2
EIy′=110x2−500⟨x−6⟩2+990⟨x−10⟩2−2003⟨x−10⟩3+C1EIy′=110x2−500⟨x−6⟩2+990⟨x−10⟩2−2003⟨x−10⟩3+C1
EIy=1103x3−5003⟨x−6⟩3+330⟨x−10⟩3−503⟨x−10⟩4+C1x+C2EIy=1103x3−5003⟨x−6⟩3+330⟨x−10⟩3−503⟨x−10⟩4+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0

At x = 10 ft, y = 0
0 = (110/3)(103) - (500/3)(43) + 10C1
C1 = -2600 lb·ft2

Therefore,
EIy=1103x3−5003⟨x−6⟩3+330⟨x−10⟩3−503⟨x−10⟩4−2600xEIy=1103x3−5003⟨x−6⟩3+330⟨x−10⟩3−503⟨x−10⟩4−2600x

At the right end of the beam, x = 13 ft

EIy=1103(133)−5003(73)+330(33)−503(34)−2600(13)EIy=1103(133)−5003(73)+330(33)−503(34)−2600(13)
EIy=−2850lb⋅ft3EIy=−2850lb⋅ft3 answer
Problem 616
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-616, determine (a) the deflection and slope under the load P and (b) the
maximum deflection between the supports.

Solution 616

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ΣMR2=0ΣMR2=0
aR1=bPaR1=bP
R1=baPR1=baP

ΣMR1=0ΣMR1=0
aR2=PLaR2=PL
R2=LaPR2=LaP

EIy′′=−baPx+LaP⟨x−a⟩EIy″=−baPx+LaP⟨x−a⟩

EIy′=−b2aPx2+L2aP⟨x−a⟩2+C1EIy′=−b2aPx2+L2aP⟨x−a⟩2+C1
EIy=−b6aPx3+L6aP⟨x−a⟩3+C1x+C2EIy=−b6aPx3+L6aP⟨x−a⟩3+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0

At x = a, y = 0
0 = -[ b / (6a) ] Pa3 + aC1
C1 = (ab/6)P

Therefore,
EIy′=−b2aPx2+L2aP⟨x−a⟩2+ab6PEIy′=−b2aPx2+L2aP⟨x−a⟩2+ab6P
EIy=−b6aPx3+L6aP⟨x−a⟩3+ab6PxEIy=−b6aPx3+L6aP⟨x−a⟩3+ab6Px

Part (a): Slope and deflection under the load P

Slope under the load P: (note x = a + b = L)

EIy′=−b2aP(a+b)2+a+b2aPb2+ab6PEIy′=−b2aP(a+b)2+a+b2aPb2+ab6P
EIy′=−b2aP(a2+2ab+b2)+ab2+b32aP+ab6PEIy′=−b2aP(a2+2ab+b2)+ab2+b32aP+ab6P
EIy′=−ab2P−b2P−b32aP+b22Pb32aP+ab6PEIy′=−ab2P−b2P−b32aP+b22Pb32aP+ab6P
EIy′=−12b2P−13abPEIy′=−12b2P−13abP
EIy′=−16b(3b+2a)PEIy′=−16b(3b+2a)P
EIy′=−16b[2(a+b)+b]PEIy′=−16b[2(a+b)+b]P
EIy′=−16b(2L+b)PEIy′=−16b(2L+b)P answer
Problem 618
A simply supported beam carries a couple M applied as shown in Fig. P-618. Determine the equation of the elastic
curve and the deflection at the point of application of the couple. Then letting a = L and a = 0, compare your solution
of the elastic curve with cases 11 and 12 in the Summary of Beam Loadings.

Solution 618

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EIy′′=MLx−M⟨x−a⟩0EIy″=MLx−M⟨x−a⟩0
EIy′=M2Lx2−M⟨x−a⟩+C1EIy′=M2Lx2−M⟨x−a⟩+C1
EIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+C1x+C2EIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0

At x = L, y = 0
0=16ML2−12M(L−a)2+C1L0=16ML2−12M(L−a)2+C1L
0=16ML2−12M(L2−2La+a2)+C1L0=16ML2−12M(L2−2La+a2)+C1L
0=16ML2−12ML2+MLa−12Ma2+C1L0=16ML2−12ML2+MLa−12Ma2+C1L
0=−13ML2+MLa−12Ma2+C1L0=−13ML2+MLa−12Ma2+C1L
C1L=13ML2−MLa+12Ma2C1L=13ML2−MLa+12Ma2
C1=13ML−Ma+Ma22LC1=13ML−Ma+Ma22L

Therefore,
EIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)xEIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)x answer

At x = a
EIy=Ma36L+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)aEIy=Ma36L+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)a
EIy=2Ma33L+13MLa−Ma2EIy=2Ma33L+13MLa−Ma2
EIy=Ma3L(2a2+L2−3La)EIy=Ma3L(2a2+L2−3La)
EIy=Ma3L(L2−3La+2a2)EIy=Ma3L(L2−3La+2a2) answer

When a = 0 (moment load is at the left support):


EIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)xEIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)x
EIy=M6Lx3−12Mx2+13MLxEIy=M6Lx3−12Mx2+13MLx
EIy=Mx6L(x2−3Lx+2L2)EIy=Mx6L(x2−3Lx+2L2)
EIy=Mx6L(2L2−3Lx+x2)EIy=Mx6L(2L2−3Lx+x2)
EIy=Mx6L(L−x)(2L−x)EIy=Mx6L(L−x)(2L−x) answer

When a = L (moment load is at the right support):


EIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)xEIy=M6Lx3−12M⟨x−a⟩2+(13ML−Ma+Ma22L)x
EIy=M6Lx3+(13ML−ML+12ML)xEIy=M6Lx3+(13ML−ML+12ML)x
EIy=M6Lx3−16MLxEIy=M6Lx3−16MLx
EIy=Mx3−ML2x6LEIy=Mx3−ML2x6L
EIy=−Mx(−x2+L2)6LEIy=−Mx(−x2+L2)6L
EIy=−MLx(L2−x2)6L2EIy=−MLx(L2−x2)6L2
EIy=−MLx6L2(L2−x2)EIy=−MLx6L2(L2−x2)
EIy=−MLx6(1−x2L2)EIy=−MLx6(1−x2L2) answer

Problem 619
Determine the value of EIy midway between the supports for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-619.

Solution 619

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ΣMR2=0ΣMR2=0
6R1+200(4)(0)=18006R1+200(4)(0)=1800
R1=300NR1=300N

ΣMR1=0ΣMR1=0
6R2+1800=200(4)(6)6R2+1800=200(4)(6)
R2=500NR2=500N

EIy′′=300x−1800⟨x−2⟩0+500⟨x−6⟩−12(200)⟨x−4⟩2EIy″=300x−1800⟨x−2⟩0+500⟨x−6⟩−12(200)⟨x−4⟩2
EIy′′=300x−1800⟨x−2⟩0+500⟨x−6⟩−100⟨x−4⟩2EIy″=300x−1800⟨x−2⟩0+500⟨x−6⟩−100⟨x−4⟩2
EIy′=150x2−1800⟨x−2⟩+250⟨x−6⟩2−1003⟨x−4⟩3+C1EIy′=150x2−1800⟨x−2⟩+250⟨x−6⟩2−1003⟨x−4⟩3+C1
EIy=50x3−900⟨x−2⟩2+2503⟨x−6⟩3−253⟨x−4⟩4+C1x+C2EIy=50x3−900⟨x−2⟩2+2503⟨x−6⟩3−253⟨x−4⟩4+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0

At x = 6 m, y = 0
0 = 50(63) - 900(42) - (25/3)(24) + 6C1
C1 = 5600/9 N·m3

Therefore,
EIy=50x3−900⟨x−2⟩2+2503⟨x−6⟩3−253⟨x−4⟩4+56009xEIy=50x3−900⟨x−2⟩2+2503⟨x−6⟩3−253⟨x−4⟩4+56009x
At x = 3 m
EIy=50(33)−900(12)+56009(3)EIy=50(33)−900(12)+56009(3)
EIy=69503N⋅m3EIy=69503N⋅m3 answer

Problem 620
Find the midspan deflection δ for the beam shown in Fig. P-620, carrying two triangularly distributed loads.
(Hint: For convenience, select the origin of the axes at the midspan position of the elastic curve.)

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By ratio and proportion:


yx=woL/2yx=woL/2
y=2woLxy=2woLx

By symmetry:

R1=R2=12(L/2)(wo)=14woLR1=R2=12(L/2)(wo)=14woL

F1=12(L/2)(wo)=14woLF1=12(L/2)(wo)=14woL
F2=12xy=12x(2woLx)=woLx2F2=12xy=12x(2woLx)=woLx2

EIy′′=R1(x+12L)−F1(x+13L)−F2(13x)EIy″=R1(x+12L)−F1(x+13L)−F2(13x)
EIy′′=14woL(x+12L)−14woL(x+13L)−woLx2(13x)EIy″=14woL(x+12L)−14woL(x+13L)−woLx2(13x)
EIy′′=14woLx+18woL2−14woLx−112woL2−wo3Lx3EIy″=14woLx+18woL2−14woLx−112woL2−wo3Lx3
EIy′′=124woL2−wo3Lx3EIy″=124woL2−wo3Lx3
EIy′=124woL2x−wo12Lx4+C1EIy′=124woL2x−wo12Lx4+C1
EIy=148woL2x2−wo60Lx5+C1x+C2EIy=148woL2x2−wo60Lx5+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y' = 0, therefore C1 = 0

At x = ½L, y = 0
0 = (1/48)woL2 (½L)2 - (wo60L)(½L)5 + C2
0 = (1/192)wo L4 - (1/1920)wo L4 + C2
C2 = -(3/640)wo L4

Therefore,
EIy=148woL2x2−wo60Lx5−3640woL4EIy=148woL2x2−wo60Lx5−3640woL4
At x = 0 (midspan)
EIymax=−3640woL4=−3640woL4×33EIymax=−3640woL4=−3640woL4×33
EIymax=−91920woL4EIymax=−91920woL4

Thus,
δmidspan=9woL41920EIδmidspan=9woL41920EI answer
Problem 621
Determine the value of EIδ midway between the supports for the beam shown in Fig. P-
621. Check your result by letting a = 0 and comparing with Prob. 606. (Apply the hint
given in Prob. 620.)

Solution 621
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By symmetry
R1=R2=12wo(L+2a)R1=R2=12wo(L+2a)

EIy′′=[12wo(L+2a)](x+12L)−12wo(x+12L+a)2EIy″=[12wo(L+2a)](x+12L)−12wo(x+12L+a)2
EIy′′=12wo(L+2a)x+14wo(L+2a)L−12wo[x2+2x(12L+a)+(12L+a)2]EIy″=12wo(L+2a)x+14w
o(L+2a)L−12wo[x2+2x(12L+a)+(12L+a)2]
EIy′′=12wo(L+2a)x+14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−wo(12L+a)x−12wo(12L+a)2EIy″=12wo(L+2a)x
+14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−wo(12L+a)x−12wo(12L+a)2
EIy′′=12wo(L+2a)x+14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−12wo(L+2a)x−18wo(L+2a)2EIy″=12wo(L+2a)x
+14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−12wo(L+2a)x−18wo(L+2a)2
EIy′′=14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−18wo(L+2a)2EIy″=14wo(L+2a)L−12wox2−18wo(L+2a)2
EIy′=14wo(L+2a)Lx−16wox3−18wo(L+2a)2x+C1EIy′=14wo(L+2a)Lx−16wox3−18wo(L+2a)
2x+C1
EIy=18wo(L+2a)Lx2−124wox4−116wo(L+2a)2x2+C1x+C2EIy=18wo(L+2a)Lx2−124wox4−1
16wo(L+2a)2x2+C1x+C2

At x = 0, y' = 0, therefore C1 = 0
At x = ½L, y = 0
0=18wo(L+2a)L(12L)2−124wo(12L)4−116wo(L+2a)2(12L)2+C20=18wo(L+2a)L(12L)2−124w
o(12L)4−116wo(L+2a)2(12L)2+C2
0=132wo(L+2a)L3−1384woL4−164wo(L+2a)2L2+C20=132wo(L+2a)L3−1384woL4−164wo(L
+2a)2L2+C2
0=132woL4−116woL3a−1384woL4−164wo(L2+4La+4a2)L2+C20=132woL4−116woL3a−1384
woL4−164wo(L2+4La+4a2)L2+C2
0=132woL4−116woL3a−1384woL4−164woL4−116woL3a−116woL2a2+C20=132woL4−116woL3
a−1384woL4−164woL4−116woL3a−116woL2a2+C2
0=5384woL4−116woL2a2+C20=5384woL4−116woL2a2+C2
C2=116woL2a2−5384woL4C2=116woL2a2−5384woL4
C2=1384woL2(24a2−5L2)C2=1384woL2(24a2−5L2)

Therefore,
EIy=18wo(L+2a)Lx2−124wox4−116wo(L+2a)2x2+1384woL2(24a2−5L2)EIy=18wo(L+2a)Lx2
−124wox4−116wo(L+2a)2x2+1384woL2(24a2−5L2)

At x = 0 (midspan)
EIy=1384woL2(24a2−5L2)EIy=1384woL2(24a2−5L2) answer

At x = 0 when a = 0
EIymax=1384woL2(0−5L2)EIymax=1384woL2(0−5L2)
EIymax=−5woL4384EIymax=−5woL4384

Thus,
δmax=5woL4384EIδmax=5woL4384EI answer

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