Determine the deflection curve (i.e. general equation of the
deflection) and the mid-span deflection of the simply supported
beam shown in the Figure Q2. The beam has a doubly symmetrical
cross-section.
Question 2. Determine the deflection curve (i.e. general equation of the deflection) and the mid-span deflection of the simply supported beam shown in the Figure Q2. The beam has a doubly symmetrical cross-section. (12 marks)
z
EI
M
ML
2
(a)
yA
(b)
Figure Q2