5 - Computation of Slopes and Deflections
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Practice Questions
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Define beam deflection.
💡 Hint: Think about how a beam bends under weight.
What does the slope of a beam represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how steep the beam tilts.
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What is the formula for maximum deflection of a cantilever with a point load?
💡 Hint: Think about the loading conditions.
Is it true that the Moment Area Method is useful for calculating slope changes?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions and applications of the method.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a cantilever beam of length L with a point load P at the free end, calculate the maximum deflection and slope at the fixed end.
💡 Hint: Use the provided formulas carefully.
For a simply supported beam with length L and uniform load w, calculate the deflection in the middle using the formula derived.
💡 Hint: Remember your integration results for this loading case.
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