Determine the smallest moment of inertia I required for the beam shown, so that its maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of 1/360 of the span length (i.e. Amax < L/360). Use the moment-area method. 120 kN 120 kN A D. B -5 m 3 m L = 15 m El = constant E = 30 GPa

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Determine the smallest moment of inertia I required for the beam shown, so that its maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of 1/360 of the
span length (i.e. Amax < L/360). Use the moment-area method.
120 kN
120 kN
B
C
5 m
3 m
L= 15 m
El = constant
E = 30 GPa
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the smallest moment of inertia I required for the beam shown, so that its maximum deflection does not exceed the limit of 1/360 of the span length (i.e. Amax < L/360). Use the moment-area method. 120 kN 120 kN B C 5 m 3 m L= 15 m El = constant E = 30 GPa
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