2 - Governing Equation of the Elastic Curve
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What does the variable 'E' represent in the governing equation of the elastic curve?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials respond to stress.
Write down the governing equation of the elastic curve.
💡 Hint: It's composed of deflection, bending moment, E, and I.
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What is the governing equation of a beam's deflection?
💡 Hint: Look for the equation that includes the second derivative.
True or False: Young's modulus is a measure of a material's stiffness.
💡 Hint: Think about how stiff materials behave under load.
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A simply supported beam of length 8 m carries a central point load of 2000 N. Calculate the maximum deflection using the governing equation.
💡 Hint: Ensure you have the correct units when calculating.
A cantilever beam of length 5 m is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 500 N/m. Find the deflection at the free end.
💡 Hint: Use the UDL formula and identify the constants correctly from the description.
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