Practice Computation of Slopes and Deflections - 5 | Deflection of Beams | Mechanics of Deformable Solids
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define beam deflection.

💡 Hint: Think about how a beam bends under weight.

Question 2

Easy

What does the slope of a beam represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how steep the beam tilts.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the formula for maximum deflection of a cantilever with a point load?

  • PL³ / 3EI
  • PL³ / 48EI
  • 5wL⁴ / 384EI

💡 Hint: Think about the loading conditions.

Question 2

Is it true that the Moment Area Method is useful for calculating slope changes?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions and applications of the method.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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