A uniform rod of flexural rigidity EI is bent and loaded as shown. Determine (a) the horizontal deflection of point D, (b) the slope at point D.
Fig. P11.133
(a)
Find the horizontal deflection of point D.
Answer to Problem 133RP
The horizontal deflection of point D is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The flexural rigidity of the rod is
Calculation:
Apply a couple
Sketch the Free Body Diagram as shown in Figure 1.
Refer to Figure 1.
Apply the Equations of Equilibrium as shown below.
Summation of forces along vertical direction is Equal to zero.
Summation of forces along horizontal direction is Equal to zero.
Take moment about A is Equal to zero.
Calculate the strain energy
Calculate the deflection of point D
Differentiate both side of the Equation (1) with respect to P as shown below.
Consider the member AB.
The bending moment over portion AB is
Differentiate both side of the Equation (3) with respect to P as shown below.
Differentiate both side of the Equation (3) with respect to
Consider the member BC.
The bending moment over portion BC is
Differentiate both side of the Equation (4) with respect to P as shown below.
Differentiate both side of the Equation (4) with respect to
Consider the member CD.
The bending moment over portion CD is
Differentiate both side of the Equation (5) with respect to P as shown below.
Differentiate both side of the Equation (5) with respect to
Calculate the deflection of point D
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the horizontal deflection of point D is
(b)
Find the slope at point D.
Answer to Problem 133RP
The slope at point D is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The flexural rigidity of the rod is
Calculation:
Calculate the slope at D
Differentiate both side of the Equation (1) with respect to
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the slope of point D is
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