CHAPTER 6

605. Determine the maximum deflection δ in a simply supported beam of length L carrying a
concentrated load P at midspan.

Solution:

𝑃 𝐿 Solving for deflection at midspan we

𝐸𝐼𝑦 ′′ = (𝑥) − 𝑃 〈𝑥 − 〉 have;
2 2
𝑃 𝑃 𝐿 𝑃 𝐿 3 𝑃𝐿2 𝐿
𝐸𝐼𝑦 ′ = (𝑥)2 − 〈𝑥 − 〉2 + 𝐶1 𝐸𝐼𝛿 = ( ) − ( )
4 2 2 12 2 16 2
𝑃 𝑃 𝐿
𝐸𝐼𝑦 = (𝑥)3 − 〈𝑥 − 〉3 + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 𝑃𝐿3
12 6 2 𝛿= −
48𝐸𝐼
At x = 0 , y = 0, thus C2 = 0. Meanwhile
when x = L, y = 0:
𝑃𝐿3
𝑃 𝑃 𝐿 3 Answer: 48𝐸𝐼 downward
0 = 12 (𝐿 )3 − 6 (𝐿 − 2) + 𝐶1 (𝐿)

𝑃𝐿3 𝑃𝐿3
0= − + 𝐶1 (𝐿)
12 48
𝑃𝐿2
𝐶1 = −
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Problem 606
Determine the maximum deflection δ in a simply supported beam of length L carrying a uniformly
distributed load of intensity wo applied over its entire length.

Solution:

Maximum deflection is at the midspan. Tus;

𝑤𝑜 𝐿 𝑥 𝐿 4
𝐸𝐼𝑦 ′′ = 𝑥 − 𝑤𝑜 𝑥 ( ) 𝑤𝑜 𝐿 𝐿 3 ( ) 𝑤𝑜 𝐿3 𝐿
2 2
𝐸𝐼𝛿 = ( ) − 𝑤𝑜 ( 2 ) − ( )
𝑤𝑜 𝐿 2 𝑥3
12 2 24 24 2
𝐸𝐼𝑦 ′ = 𝑥 − 𝑤𝑜 ( ) + 𝐶1
4 6
5 𝑤𝑜𝐿4
𝑤𝑜 𝐿 3 𝑥4 𝛿= − ( )
𝐸𝐼𝑦 = 𝑥 − 𝑤𝑜 ( ) + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 384 𝐸𝐼
12 24
5 𝑊𝐿3
At x = 0 , y = 0, thus C2 = 0. Meanwhile 𝛿= − ( )
when x = L, y = 0: 384 𝐸𝐼

𝑤𝑜 𝐿 𝐿4
0= (𝐿)3 − 𝑤𝑜 ( ) + 𝐶1 𝐿
12 24 5 𝑊𝐿3
Answer: 384 ( ) downward
𝐸𝐼
𝑤 𝐿3
𝐶1 = − 𝑜
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Problem 607
Determine the maximum value of EIy for the cantilever beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-607. Take the
origin at the wall.

Solution:

1
Answer: − 6 𝑃𝑎2 ( 3𝐿 − 𝑎)
Problem 608
Find the equation of the elastic curve for the cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-608; it carries a load that
varies from zero at the wall to wo at the free end. Take the origin at the wall.
Solution:

𝑤𝑜𝐿2 𝑤𝑜𝐿 𝑤𝑜
Answer: − 𝑥2 + 𝑥 3 − 120𝐿 𝑥 5
6 12

Problem 609
As shown in Fig. P-609, a simply supported beam carries two symmetrically placed concentrated loads.
Compute the maximum deflection δ.
Solution:
 𝑃𝑎
Answer: 24𝐸𝐼 (3𝐿2 − 4𝑎2 )

Problem 610
The simply supported beam shown in Fig. P-610 carries a uniform load of intensity wo symmetrically
distributed over part of its length. Determine the maximum deflection δ and check your result by letting
a = 0 and comparing with the answer to Problem 606.
Solution:
 𝑤𝑜𝑏
Answer: 𝛿𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 24𝐸𝐼 [8(𝑎 + 𝑏)3 + 𝑏3 − 4𝑏 2 (𝑎 + 𝑏)]

Problem 612
Compute the midspan value of EI δ for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-612.
Solution:

Answer: 𝐸𝐼𝛿𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑛 = 6962.5𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

Problem 613
If E = 29 × 106 psi, what value of I is required to limit the midspan deflection to 1/360 of the span for
the beam in Fig. P-613
Solution:

Answer: 66.38 𝑖𝑛4

Problem 615
Compute the value of EI y at the right end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-615.
Solution:

Answer: −2 850 lb ⋅ ft 3
Problem 619
Determine the value of EIy midway between the supports for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-619.
Solution:

6950
Answer: 𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3
3
Problem 624
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-624, compute the moment of area of the M diagrams between
the reactions about both the left and the right reaction.
Solution:

Answer: (𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵)𝑋𝐴 = 11 733.33𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

(𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵 )𝑋𝐵 = 9 866.67𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

Problem 625
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-625, compute the moment of area of the M diagrams between
the reactions about both the left and the right reaction. (Hint: Draw the moment diagram by parts from
right to left.)
Solution:

Answer: (𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵)𝑋𝐴 = 5 450𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

(𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵)𝑋𝐵 = 5 750𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3
Problem 626
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-626, compute the moment of area of the M diagrams between
the reactions about both the left and the right reaction.
Solution:

Answer: 8 250 𝑙𝑏 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 3

Problem 627
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-627compute the moment of area of the M diagrams between
the reactions about both the left and the right reaction. (Hint: Resolve the trapezoidal loading into a
uniformly distributed load and a uniformly varying load.)
Solution:

Answer: (𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵)𝑋𝐴 = 3 803.33 𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3 ; (𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴𝐵)𝑋𝐵 = 3463.33 𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

Problem 636
The cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-636 has a rectangular cross-section 50 mm wide by h mm high.
Find the height h if the maximum deflection is not to exceed 10 mm. Use E = 10 GPa.
Given: w = 50 mm; E = 10 GPa Req’d: h =?
Solution:

Answer: h = 618.67 mm

Problem 638
For the cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-638, determine the value of EIδ at the left end. Is this
deflection upward or downward?
Solution:

Answer: EIδ = 6.67 kN · m3 upward

Problem 641
For the cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-641, what will cause zero deflection at A?
Solution:

Answer: P = 112.5 N

Problem 654
For the beam in Fig. P-654, find the value of EIδ at 2 ft from R2. (Hint: Draw the reference tangent to
the elastic curve at R2.)
Solution:

2560
Answer: EIδ = lb ⋅ ft 3
3
Problem 656
Find the value of EIδ at the point of application of the 200 N·m couple in Fig. P-656.
Solution:

Answer: 𝐸𝐼𝛿 = 391.67 𝑁 ⋅ 𝑚3

Problem 685
Determine the midspan value of EIδ for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-685. Use the method of
superposition.
Solution: (Using case no. 7)

Answer: EIδmidspan = 1980.83 lb ⋅ ft3

CHAPTER 7
Problem 708
Two identical cantilever beams in contact at their ends support a distributed load over one of them as
shown in Fig. P-708. Determine the restraining moment at each wall.
Solution:

3woL2 5woL2
Answer: MA =− ; MB = −
16 16
Problem 709
The beam in Figure PB-709 is supported at the left by a spring that deflects 1 inch for each 300 lb. For
the beam E = 1.5 × 106 psi and I = 144 in4. Compute the deflection of the spring.
Solution:

Answer: 1.74 in

Problem 710
Two timber beams are mounted at right angles and in contact with each other at their midpoints. The
upper beam A is 2 in wide by 4 in deep and simply supported on an 8-ft span; the lower beam B is 3 in
wide by 8 in deep and simply supported on a 10-ft span. At their cross-over point, they jointly support a
load P = 2000 lb. Determine the contact force between the beams.
Solution:
Answer: R = 1 720.04 lb
Problem 712
There is a small initial clearance D between the left end of the beam shown in Fig. P-712 and the roller
support. Determine the reaction at the roller support after the uniformly distributed load is applied.
Solution:

See Case 1 and Case 3 of Superposition Method for

formulas:

1
Answer: R = (7woL4 − 384EIΔ)
128L3

Problem 713
Determine the end moment and midspan value of EIδ for the restrained beam shown in Fig. PB-010.
(Hint: Because of symmetry, the end shears are equal and the slope is zero at midspan. Let the
redundant be the moment at midspan.)
Solution:
See Case 2 and Case 5 of superposition method:
Again, see Case 2 and Case 5 of superposition method:

2 5 3
Answer: 𝑀𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙 = − 3 𝑃𝑎 ; EIδmid = 24 P𝒶

Problem 719
For the propped beam shown in Fig. P-719, determine the propped reaction R and the midspan value of
EIδ.
Solution:

5 7
Answer: 𝑅 = 𝑃 ; 𝐸𝐼𝛿𝑚𝑖𝑑 = 𝑃𝐿3
16 768
Problem 722
For the beam shown in Fig. P-722, compute the reaction R at the propped end and the moment at the
wall. Check your results by letting b = L and comparing with the results in Problem 707.
Solution:

3𝑀𝑏 3𝑀𝑏
Answer: 𝑅 = (2𝐿 − 𝑏); 𝑀𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙 = 𝑀 − (2𝐿 − 𝑏)
2𝐿3 2𝐿2
Problem 726
A beam of length L, perfectly restrained at both ends, supports a concentrated load P at midspan.
Determine the end moment and maximum deflection.
Solution:

1 1
Answer: 𝑀𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙 = 8 𝑃𝐿 ; 𝐸𝐼𝛿𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 192 𝑃𝐿3

Problem 729
For the restrained beam shown in Fig. P-729, compute the end
moment and maximum EIδ.
Solution:
Answer: M = 1 650 lb · ft ; EI δmax = 8 775 lb ⋅ ft 3

Problem 732
The midpoint of the steel in Fig. P-732 is connected to the vertical aluminum rod. Determine the
maximum value of P if the stress in the rod is not to exceed 120 MPa.
Solution:

Answer: P = 14.78 kN