For the beam and loading shown, use discontinuity functions to compute: (a) the deflection VA of the beam at A, and (b) the deflection Vmidspan of the beam at midspan (i.e., x = 2.45 m). Assume a constant value of El = 1270 kN-m² for the beam; MA = 9 kN-m, wo = 19.8 kN/m, LAB= 1.1 m, Lgc = 2.7 m. МА Answer: (a) VA = (b) Vmid= LAB i Wo B LBC mm. mm.

For the beam and loading shown, use discontinuity functions to compute: (a) the deflection VA of the beam at A, and (b) the deflection Vmidspan of the beam at midspan (i.e., x = 2.45 m). Assume a constant value of El = 1270 kN-m² for the beam; MA = 9 kN-m, wo = 19.8 kN/m, LAB= 1.1 m, Lgc = 2.7 m. МА Answer: (a) VA = (b) Vmid= LAB i Wo B LBC mm. mm.

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Chapter9: Deflections Of Beams

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Problem 9.8.4P: A simple beam AB of length L is subjected to loads that produce a symmetric deflection curve with...

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