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PROBLEM #2 (35 points) Using Castigliano's method, determine the vertical deflection at the middle of the simply supported beam (point E) shown in the figure due to the vertical load P applied at point E. The second area moments for sections AC, CD and DB are 2I, I and 2I, respectively.

          PROBLEM #2 (35 points)
Using Castigliano's method, determine the vertical deflection at the middle of the
simply supported beam (point E) shown in the figure due to the vertical load P
applied at point E. The second area moments for sections AC, CD and DB are 2I, I
and 2I, respectively.

PROBLEM #2 (35 points)
Using Castigliano's method, determine the vertical deflection at the middle of the
simply supported beam (point E) shown in the figure due to the vertical load P
applied at point E. The second area moments for sections AC, CD and DB are 2I, I
and 2I, respectively.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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08/29/2023

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PROBLEM # 2 (35 points) Using Castigliano's method, determine the vertical deflection at the middle of the simply supported beam (point E) shown in the figure due to the vertical load P applied at point E. The second area moments for sections AC, CD and DB are 2I, I and 2I, respectively. IP A 21 2I B c &/4 E D e/4