Problem 2. A simply supported beam is subjected to a triangular load distribution as shown. Use the Unit Load Method to determine (a) The vertical deflection at $x = L/2$. (b) The rotation at $x = L$. $EI = \text{constant}$

          Problem 2.
A simply supported beam is subjected to a triangular load distribution as shown. Use the Unit
Load Method to determine
(a) The vertical deflection at $x = L/2$.
(b) The rotation at $x = L$.
$EI = \text{constant}$

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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- A simply supported beam of length $ L $ is subjected to a triangular load distribution with a maximum intensity $ p_0 $ at $ x = L $. - We need to determine: (a) The vertical deflection at $ x = L/2 $. (b) The rotation at $ x = L $. - The flexural Show more…

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Problem 2. A simply supported beam is subjected to a triangular load distribution as shown. Use the Unit Load Method to determine: (a) The vertical deflection at x = L/2. (b) The rotation at x = L. EI = constant Problem 2. A simply supported beam is subjected to a triangular load distribution as shown. Use the Unit Load Method to determine: (a) The vertical deflection at x = L/2. (b) The rotation at x = L. EI = constant 1 Po