Deflection of Structures - Examples & Applications

Example: Conjugate Beam Method

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Determine the deflection at the free end (B) of a cantilever beam (length LL) with a point load PP at the free end using the Conjugate Beam Method.

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Example: Virtual Work Method

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Find the deflection at midspan of a simply supported beam (length LL) with a uniform load ww.

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Double Integration Method Example

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Determine the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam of length LL subjected to a uniform load ww over its entire length. Assume constant EIEI.

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Example

Determine the deflection at the free end (B) of a cantilever beam (length LL) with a point load PP at the free end using the Moment-Area Method. The beam has a constant flexural rigidity EIEI. The fixed support is at A (x=0x=0).

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Example

Determine the vertical deflection at joint C of a simple truss using the Virtual Work (Unit Load) Method. The truss has 3 members (a triangle) and rests on a pin at A and a roller at B. Assume all members have length L=5 mL = 5\text{ m}, cross-sectional area A=1000 mm2A = 1000\text{ mm}^2, and modulus of elasticity E=200 GPaE = 200\text{ GPa}. An actual vertical load of P=100 kNP = 100\text{ kN} is applied at the top joint C. The real internal forces (NN) are: NAC=100 kNN_{AC} = -100\text{ kN}, NBC=100 kNN_{BC} = -100\text{ kN}, NAB=+50 kNN_{AB} = +50\text{ kN}.

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Determine the horizontal displacement at the roller support B of a simple rigid portal frame using the Virtual Work Method. The frame has columns AB and CD (h=4 mh=4\text{ m}) and a beam BC (L=5 mL=5\text{ m}). A horizontal load P=50 kNP=50\text{ kN} is applied at the top joint C (pushing to the right). The real internal bending moments are M(x)M(x). The virtual internal moments due to a unit horizontal load at B are m(x)m(x). Assume constant EIEI.

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