Practice Moment Area Method (Myosotis Method) - 6 | Deflection of Beams | Mechanics of Deformable Solids
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6 - Moment Area Method (Myosotis Method)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define the Moment Area Method in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a simplified way to analyze beam behavior under load.

Question 2

Easy

What does M/EI stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down each term: M for moment, E for Young's modulus, and I for moment of inertia.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Theorem I of the Moment Area Method denote?

  • Slope change equals the area under the M/EI diagram
  • Deflection equals the moment of the area under the M/EI diagram
  • Both are the same

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definitions of the two theorems.

Question 2

True or False: The Moment Area Method is less complex than traditional integration when analyzing piecewise loaded beams.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the benefits of simplification.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A uniform beam with varying loads is subjected to four different point loads. Use the Moment Area Method to determine the maximum deflection at the midspan.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Divide the beam into segments and handle each loading scenario separately.

Question 2

Given a cantilever beam subjected to a point load and a distributed load. Calculate the slope change and deflection using both the Moment Area Method and the double integration method. Compare results.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Map out your areas clearly!

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