The simply supported beam supports the triangular distributed loading as shown below. Assume El is constant.
Problem 2 (i) (7 pts) Derive the equation of the elastic beam deflection curve for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2 only. Hint: Due to symmetry, you need to solve the equation of the elastic curve for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2 only and apply proper boundary conditions for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2. Look at the sketch of the elastic curve to find the boundary conditions for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2.
(ii) (3 pts) Find the maximum deflection of the beam.
A y -X- L/2 Wo Elastic curve L/2 B
Problem 2: The simply supported beam supports the triangular distributed loading as shown below. Assume El is constant.
(i) (7 pts) Derive the equation of the elastic beam deflection curve for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2 only. Hint: Due to symmetry, you need to solve the equation of the elastic curve for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2 only and apply proper boundary conditions for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2. Look at the sketch of the elastic curve to find the boundary conditions for 0 ≤ x ≤ L/2.
(ii) (3 pts) Find the maximum deflection of the beam.
A
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y
-X-
L/2
Wo
Elastic curve
L/2
B