Assignment
Problems on Deflection
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Q4. The cantilevered beam shown in Fig. (a) is subjected to a couple moment M0 at its end.
Determine the equation of the elastic curve. EI is constant.
Q5. The beam in Fig. (a) is subjected to a load P at its end. Determine the displacement at C.
EI is constant.
Q6. Determine the slope at points B and C of the beam by using area moment method as shown
in Fig. (a). Take E = 29(103) ksi and I = 600 in4.
Q7. Determine the deflection at points B and C of the beam by using area moment method as
shown in Fig. (a). Values for the moment of inertia of each segment are indicated in the figure.
Take E = 200 GPa.
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Q8. Determine the slope at point C of the beam by using area moment method as in Fig. (a). E
= 200 GPa, I = 6(106) mm4.
Q9. Determine the slope at point C of the beam by using area moment method as in Fig. (a). E
= 29(103) ksi, I = 600 in4
Q10. Determine the deflection at C of the beam by using area moment method as shown in Fig.
(a). Take E = 29(103) ksi, I = 21 in4.
Q12. Determine the slope at the roller B of the double overhang beam shown in Fig. (a). Take
E = 200 GPa, I = 18(106) mm4. Use area moment method.
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Q14. Determine the maximum deflection of the steel beam by conjugate beam method shown
in Fig. (a). The reactions have been computed. E = 200 GPa, I = 60(106) mm4.
Q15. The girder in Fig. (a) is made from a continuous beam and reinforced at its centre with
cover plates where its moment of inertia is larger. The 12-ft end segments have a moment of
inertia of I = 450 in4, and the centre portion has a moment of inertia of I = 900 in4. Determine
the deflection at the centre C by conjugate beam method. Take E = 29(103) ksi. The reactions
have been calculated.
Q17. Determine the equations of the elastic curve for the beam using the x1 and x2 coordinates.
Specify the slope at A and the maximum deflection. EI is constant.
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Q23. Determine the elastic curve for the simply supported beam using the x coordinate
0<X<L/2. Also, determine the slope at A and the maximum deflection of the beam. EI is
constant.
Q26. Determine the slope at B and the maximum displacement of the beam. Use the moment-
area theorems. Take E = 29(103) ksi, I = 500 in4.
Q27. Solve Prob. 26 using the conjugate-beam method.
Q28. Determine the slope and displacement at C. EI is constant. Use the moment-area
theorems.
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Q33. Determine the slope and the displacement at C. EI is constant. Use the moment-area
theorems.
Q34. Solve Prob. 33 using the conjugate-beam method.
Q35. Determine the slope and the displacement at the end C of the beam. E = 200 GPa and I =
70 (106) mm4. Use the moment-area theorems.
Q36. Solve Prob. 35 using the conjugate-beam method.
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Q37. At what distance a should the bearing supports at A and B be placed so that the
displacement at the centre of the shaft is equal to the deflection at its ends? The bearings exert
only vertical reactions on the shaft. EI is constant. Use the moment-area theorems
Q38. Solve Prob.37 using the conjugate-beam method.
Q39. Determine the displacement at C and the slope at B. EI is constant. Use the moment-area
theorems.
Q40. Solve Prob.39 using the conjugate-beam method.
Q47. Determine the maximum displacement and the slope at A. EI is constant. Use the
moment-area theorems.
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Q48. Determine the maximum displacement and the slope at A. EI is constant. Use the
conjugate beam method.