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Chapter 4 - Shear and Moment in Beams
Definition of a Beam
A beam is a bar subject to forces or couples that lie in a plane containing the longitudinal section of the
bar. According to determinacy, a beam may be determinate or indeterminate.
Statically Determinate Beams

Statically determinate beams are those beams in which the reactions of the supports may be
determined by the use of the equations of static equilibrium. The beams shown below are examples of
statically determinate beams.
Statically Indeterminate Beams

If the number of reactions exerted upon a beam exceeds the number of equations in static equilibrium,
the beam is said to be statically indeterminate. In order to solve the reactions of the beam, the static
equations must be supplemented by equations based upon the elastic deformations of the beam.
The degree of indeterminacy is taken as the difference between the umber of reactions to the number
of equations in static equilibrium that can be applied. In the case of the propped beam shown, there are
three reactions R1, R2, and M and only two equations (M = 0 and Fv = 0) can be applied, thus the
beam is indeterminate to the first degree (3 - 2 = 1).
Types of Loading
Loads applied to the beam may consist of a concentrated load (load applied at a point), uniform load,
uniformly varying load, or an applied couple or moment. These loads are shown in the following figures.
Shear and Moment Diagrams
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Consider a simple beam shown of length L that carries a uniform load of w (N/m) throughout its length
and is held in equilibrium by reactions R1 and R2. Assume that the beam is cut at point C a distance of x
from he left support and the portion of the beam to the right of C be removed. The portion removed
must then be replaced by vertical shearing force V together with a couple M to hold the left portion of
the bar in equilibrium under the action of R1 and wx.
The couple M is called the resisting moment or moment and the force V is called the resisting shear or
shear. The sign of V and M are taken to be positive if they have the senses indicated above.
INSTRUCTION:
Write shear and moment equations for the beams in the following problems. In each problem, let x be
the distance measured from left end of the beam. Also, draw shear and moment diagrams, specifying
values at all change of loading positions and at points of zero shear. Neglect the mass of the beam in
each problem.
Solution to Problem 403 | Shear and Moment Diagrams
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Problem 403
Beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-403.
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Solution 403
From the load diagram:
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
To draw the Shear Diagram:
1. In segment AB, the shear is uniformly

distributed over the segment at a
magnitude of -30 kN.
2. In segment BC, the shear is uniformly
distributed at a magnitude of 26 kN.
3. In segment CD, the shear is uniformly
distributed at a magnitude of -24 kN.
To draw the Moment Diagram:
1. The equation MAB = -30x is linear, at x = 0,

MAB = 0 and at x = 1 m, MAB = -30 kNm.
2. MBC = 26x - 56 is also linear. At x = 1 m,
MBC = -30 kNm; at x = 4 m, MBC = 48
kNm. When MBC = 0, x = 2.154 m, thus
the moment is zero at 1.154 m from B.
3. MCD = -24x + 144 is again linear. At x = 4
m, MCD = 48 kNm; at x = 6 m, MCD = 0.
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Problem 404
Solution 404
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
To draw the shear diagram:
1. At segment AB, the shear is uniformly

distributed at 1900 lb.
2. A shear of -100 lb is uniformly distributed
over segments BC and CD.
1. MAB = 1900x is linear; at x = 0, MAB = 0; at

x = 3 ft, MAB = 5700 lbft.
2. For segment BC, MBC = -100x + 6000 is
linear; at x = 3 ft, MBC = 5700 lbft; at x = 9
ft, MBC = 5100 lbft.
3. MCD = -100x + 1200 is again linear; at x =
9 ft, MCD = 300 lbft; at x = 12 ft, MCD = 0.
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Problem 405
Solution 405
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
1. For segment AB, VAB = 114 - 10x is linear;

at x = 0, VAB = 14 kN; at x = 2 m, VAB = 94
kN.
2. VBC = 34 - 10x for segment BC is linear; at
x = 2 m, VBC = 14 kN; at x = 10 m, VBC = -
66 kN. When VBC= 0, x = 3.4 m thus VBC =
0 at 1.4 m from B.
1. MAB = 114x - 5x2 is a second degree curve

for segment AB; at x = 0, MAB = 0; at x = 2
m, MAB = 208 kNm.
2. The moment diagram is also a second
degree curve for segment BC given by
MBC = 160 + 34x - 5x2; at x = 2 m, MBC =
208 kNm; at x = 10 m, MBC = 0.
3. Note that the maximum moment occurs at
point of zero shear. Thus, at x = 3.4 m,
MBC = 217.8 kNm.
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Problem 406
Solution 406
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
1. VAB = 670 - 60x for segment AB is linear;

at x = 0, VAB= 670 lb; at x = 4 ft, VAB =
430 lb.
2. For segment BC, VBC = -230 - 60x is
also linear; at x= 4 ft, VBC = -470 lb, at x
= 12 ft, VBC= -950 lb.
3. VCD = 1480 - 60x for segment CD is
again linear; at x = 12, VCD = 760 lb; at x
= 18 ft, VCD = 400 lb.
1. MAB = 670x - 30x2 for segment AB is a

second degree curve; at x = 0, MAB = 0;
at x = 4 ft, MAB = 2200 lbft.
2. For BC, MBC = 3600 - 230x - 30x2, is a
second degree curve; at x = 4 ft, MBC =
2200 lbft, at x = 12 ft, MBC = -3480 lbft;
When MBC = 0, 3600 - 230x - 30x2 = 0, x
= -15.439 ft and 7.772 ft. Take x = 7.772
ft, thus, the moment is zero at 3.772 ft
from B.
3. For segment CD, MCD = -16920 + 1480x - 30x2 is a second degree curve; at x = 12 ft, MCD = -
3480 lbft; at x = 18 ft, MCD = 0.
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Problem 407
Solution 407
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
1. For segment AB, the shear is uniformly

distributed at 20 kN.
2. VBC = 110 - 30x for segment BC; at x = 3
m, VBC = 20 kN; at x = 5 m, VBC = -40 kN.
For VBC = 0, x = 3.67 m or 0.67 m from B.
3. The shear for segment CD is uniformly
distributed at -40 kN.
1. For AB, MAB = 20x; at x = 0, MAB= 0; at x =

3 m, MAB = 60 kNm.
2. MBC = 20x - 15(x - 3)2 for segment BC is
second degree curve; at x = 3 m, MBC = 60
kNm; at x = 5 m, MBC = 40 kNm. Note
that maximum moment occurred at zero
shear; at x = 3.67 m, MBC = 66.67 kNm.
3. MCD = 20x - 60(x - 4) for segment BC is linear; at x = 5 m, MCD = 40 kNm; at x = 6 m, MCD = 0.
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Problem 408
Solution 408
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
1. VAB = 90 - 50x is linear; at x = 0, VBC = 90

kN; at x = 2 m, VBC= -10 kN. When VAB =
0, x = 1.8 m.
2. VBC = -10 kN along segment BC.
3. VCD = -20x + 70 is linear; at x = 4 m,
VCD = -10 kN; at x = 6 m, VCD = -50 kN.
1. MAB = 90x - 25x2 is second degree; at x =

0, MAB = 0; at x = 1.8 m, MAB = 81 kNm;
at x = 2 m, MAB = 80 kNm.
2. MBC = -10x + 100 is linear; at x = 2 m,
MBC = 80 kNm; at x = 4 m, MBC = 60
kNm.
3. MCD = -10x2 + 70x - 60; at x = 4 m, MCD = 60 kNm; at x = 6 m, MCD = 0.
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Problem 409
Cantilever beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-409.
Solution 409
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
1. VAB = -wox for segment AB is linear; at x = 0,

VAB = 0; at x = L/2, VAB = -woL.
2. At BC, the shear is uniformly distributed by -
woL.
1. MAB = -wox2 is a second degree curve; at x = 0,

MAB = 0; at x = L/2, MAB= -1/8 woL2.
2. MBC = -woLx + 1/8 woL2 is a second degree; at
x = L/2, MBC = -1/8 woL2; at x = L, MBC = -3/8
woL2.
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Problem 410
Cantilever beam carrying the uniformly varying load shown in Fig. P-410.
Solution 410
Shear equation:
Moment equation:
1. V = - wo x2 / 2L is a second degree curve; at x = 0, V = 0; at x = L, V = - woL.

1. M = - wo x3 / 6L is a third degree curve; at x = 0, M = 0; at x = L, M = - 1/6 woL2.

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Problem 411
Cantilever beam carrying a distributed load with intensity varying from wo at the free end to zero at the
wall, as shown in Fig. P-411.
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each problem.
Solution 411
Shear equation:
Moment equation:
1. V = wox2/2L - wox is a concave upward second degree

curve; at x = 0, V = 0; at x = L, V = -1/2 woL.
To draw the Moment diagram:
1. M = -wox2/2 + wox3/6L is in third degree; at x = 0, M = 0;

at x = L, M = -1/3 woL2.
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Problem 412
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Solution 412
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
1. 800 lb of shear force is uniformly distributed

along segment AB.
2. VBC = 2400 - 800x is linear; at x = 2 ft, VBC =
800 lb; at x = 6 ft, VBC = -2400 lb. When VBC =
0, 2400 - 800x = 0, thus x = 3 ft or VBC = 0 at
1 ft from B.
3. VCD = 6400 - 800x is also linear; at x = 6 ft,
VCD = 1600 lb; at x = 8 ft, VBC = 0.
1. MAB = 800x is linear; at x = 0, MAB= 0; at x = 2

ft, MAB = 1600 lbft.
2. MBC = 800x - 400(x - 2)2 is second degree
curve; at x = 2 ft, MBC = 1600 lbft; at x = 6 ft,
MBC = -1600 lbft; at x = 3 ft, MBC = 2000 lbft.
3. MCD = 800x + 4000(x - 6) - 400(x - 2)2 is also
a second degree curve; at x = 6 ft, MCD = -
1600 lbft; at x = 8 ft, MCD = 0.
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Problem 413
Beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-413. See the instruction.
Solution 413
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
Segment DE:
1. VAB = -100x is linear; at x = 0, VAB = 0; at

x = 2 ft, VAB = -200 lb.
2. VBC = 300 - 100x is also linear; at x = 2
ft, VBC = 100 lb; at x = 4 ft, VBC = -300 lb.
When VBC = 0, x = 3 ft, or VBC =0 at 1 ft
from B.
3. The shear is uniformly distributed at -300
lb along segments CD and DE.
1. MAB = -50x2 is a second degree curve; at

x= 0, MAB = 0; at x = ft, MAB = -200 lbft.
2. MBC = -50x2 + 300x - 600 is also second
degree; at x = 2 ft; MBC = -200 lbft; at x
= 6 ft, MBC= -600 lbft; at x = 3 ft, MBC = -
150 lbft.
3. MCD = -300x + 1200 is linear; at x = 6 ft,
MCD = -600 lbft; at x = 7 ft, MCD = -900
lbft.
4. MDE = -300x + 2400 is again linear; at x
= 7 ft, MDE = 300 lbft; at x = 8 ft, MDE =
0.
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Problem 414
Cantilever beam carrying the load shown in Fig. P-414.
Solution 414
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
1. VAB = -2x is linear; at x = 0, VAB = 0; at x = 2 m,

VAB = -4 kN.
2. VBC = -2x - 1/3 (x - 2)2 is a second degree curve;
at x = 2 m, VBC = -4 kN; at x = 5 m; VBC = -13 kN.
1. MAB = -x2 is a second degree curve; at x = 0,

MAB = 0; at x = 2 m, MAB = -4 kNm.
2. MBC = -x2 -1/9 (x - 2)3 is a third degree curve; at x
= 2 m, MBC = -4 kNm; at x = 5 m, MBC = -28
kNm.
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Problem 415
Solution 415
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
Segment CD:
To draw the Shear Diagram
1. VAB = -20x for segment AB is linear; at x

= 0, V = 0; at x = 3 m, V = -60 kN.
2. VBC = -60 kN is uniformly distributed
along segment BC.
3. Shear is uniform along segment CD at -
20 kN.
To draw the Moment Diagram
1. MAB = -10x2 for segment AB is second

degree curve; at x = 0, MAB = 0; at x = 3
m, MAB = -90 kNm.
2. MBC = -60(x - 1.5) for segment BC is
linear; at x = 3 m, MBC = -90 kNm; at x
= 5 m, MBC = -210 kNm.
3. MCD = -60(x - 1.5) + 40(x - 5) for
segment CD is also linear; at x = 5 m,
MCD = -210 kNm, at x = 7 m, MCD = -
250 kNm.
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Problem 416
Beam carrying uniformly varying load shown in Fig. P-416.
Solution 416
V = 1/6 Lwo - wox2/2L is a second degree curve; at x = 0, V =
1/6 Lwo = R1; at x = L, V = -1/3 Lwo = -R2; If a is the location of
zero shear from left end, 0 = 1/6 Lwo - wox2/2L, x = 0.5774L =
a; to check, use the squared property of parabola:
a2/R1 = L2/(R1 + R2)

a2/(1/6 Lwo) = L2/(1/6 Lwo + 1/3 Lwo)
a2 = (1/6 L3wo)/(1/2 Lwo) = 1/3 L2
a = 0.5774L

M = 1/6 Lwox - wox3/6L is a third degree curve; at x = 0, M = 0;
at x = L, M = 0; at x = a = 0.5774L, M = Mmax.
Mmax = 1/6 Lwo(0.5774L) - wo(0.5774L)3/6L

Mmax = 0.0962L2wo - 0.0321L2wo
Mmax = 0.0641L2wo
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Problem 417
Beam carrying the triangular loading shown in Fig. P-417.
Solution 417
By symmetry:

V = Lwo/4 - wox2/L is a second degree curve; at x
= 0, V = Lwo/4; at x = L/2, V = 0. The other half of the diagram can be drawn by the concept of
symmetry.

M = Lwox/4 - wox3/3L is a third degree curve; at x = 0, M = 0; at x = L/2, M = L2wo/12. The other half of
the diagram can be drawn by the concept of symmetry.
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Problem 418
Solution 418
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
1. VAB and VBC are equal and constant at -20

kN.
1. MAB = -20x is linear; when x = 0, MAB = 0;

when x = 4 m, MAB = -80 kNm.
2. MBC = -20x + 80 is also linear; when x = 4
m, MBC = 0; when x = 6 m, MBC = -60 kNm
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Problem 419
Solution 419
Segment AB:
Segment BC:
1. VAB = 450 - 22.5x2 is a second degree curve; at x = 0, VAB = 450 lb; at x = 6 ft, VAB = -360 lb.
2. At x = a, VAB = 0,
450 - 22.5x2 = 0
22.5x2 = 450
x2 = 20
x = 20
To check, use the squared property of parabola.
a2/450 = 62/(450 + 360)

a2 = 20
a = 20
3. VBC = -360 lb is constant.

1. MAB = 450x - 7.5x3 for segment AB is third degree curve; at x = 0, MAB = 0; at x = 20, MAB =
1341.64 lbft; at x = 6 ft, MAB = 1080 lbft.
2. MBC = 3240 - 360x for segment BC is linear; at x = 6 ft, MBC = 1080 lbft; at x = 9 ft, MBC= 0.
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Problem 420
A total distributed load of 30 kips supported by a uniformly distributed reaction as shown in Fig. P-420.
Solution 420
First segment (from 0 to 4 ft from left):

Second segment (from 4 ft to mid-span):
1. For the first segment, V1 = 1500x is

linear; at x = 0, V1 = 0; at x = 4 ft, V1 =
6000 lb.
2. For the second segment, V2= 10000 -
1000x is also linear; at x = 4 ft, V1 =
6000 lb; at mid-span, x = 10 ft, V1= 0.
3. For the next half of the beam, the
shear diagram can be accomplished
by the concept of symmetry.
1. For the first segment, M1 = 750x2 is a

second degree curve, an open
upward parabola; at x = 0, M1 = 0; at
x = 4 ft, M1 = 12000 lbft.
2. For the second segment, M2= 750x2 -
1250(x - 4)2 is a second degree
curve, an downward parabola; at x =
4 ft, M2 = 12000 lbft; at mid-span, x =
10 ft, M2 = 30000 lbft.
3. The next half of the diagram, from x =
10 ft to x = 20 ft, can be drawn by
using the concept of symmetry.
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Problem 421
Write the shear and moment equations as functions of the angle for the built-in arch shown inFig. P-
421.
Solution 421
For that is less than 90

Components of Q and P:
Shear:
answer
Moment arms:
Moment:
answer
For that is greater than 90

Components of Q and P:
Shear:
answer
Moment arms:
Moment:
answer
Solution to Problem 422 | Shear and Moment Equations
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Problem 422
Write the shear and moment equations for the semicircular arch as shown in Fig. P-422 if (a) the load P
is vertical as shown, and (b) the load is applied horizontally to the left at the top of the arch.
Solution 422
For that is less than 90

Shear:
answer
Moment arm:
Moment:
answer
For that is greater than 90

Components of P and RA:
Shear:
answer
Moment arm:
Moment:
answer
Relationship Between Load, Shear, and Moment
The vertical shear at C in the figure shown inprevious
section (also shown to the right) is taken as
where R1 = R2 = wL/2
The moment at C is
If we differentiate M with respect to x:
thus,
Thus, the rate of change of the bending moment with respect to x is equal to the shearing force, or the
slope of the moment diagram at the given point is the shear at that point.
Differentiate V with respect to x gives
thus,
Thus, the rate of change of the shearing force with respect to x is equal to the load or the slope of the
shear diagram at a given point equals the load at that point.
Properties of Shear and Moment Diagrams
The following are some important properties of shear and moment diagrams:
1. The area of the shear diagram to the left or to the right of the section is equal to the moment at
that section.
2. The slope of the moment diagram at a given point is the shear at that
point.
3. The slope of the shear diagram at a given point equals the load at
that point.
4. The maximum moment occurs at the point of zero shears. This is in
reference to property number 2, that when the shear (also the slope
of the moment diagram) is zero, the tangent drawn to the moment
diagram is horizontal.
5. When the shear diagram is increasing, the moment diagram is
concave upward.
6. When the shear diagram is decreasing, the moment diagram is concave downward.
Sign Convention
The customary sign conventions for shearing force and bending moment are represented by the figures
below. A force that tends to bend the beam downward is said to produce a positive bending moment. A
force that tends to shear the left portion of the beam upward with respect to the right portion is said to
produce a positive shearing force.
An easier way of determining the sign of the bending moment at any section is that upward forces
always cause positive bending moments regardless of whether they act to the left or to the right of the
exploratory section.
INSTRUCTION:
Without writing shear and moment equations, draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beams
specified in the following problems. Give numerical values at all change of loading positions and at all
points of zero shear. (Note to instructor: Problems 403 to 420 may also be assigned for solution by
semi-graphical method describes in this article.)
Solution to Problem 425 | Relationship Between Load, Shear, and
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Problem 425
Solution 425
1. VA = R1 = 35 kN
2. VB = VA + Area in load diagram - 60 kN
VB = 35 + 0 - 60 = -25 kN
3. VC = VB + area in load diagram + R2
VC = -25 + 0 + 55 = 30 kN
4. VD = VC + Area in load diagram - 30 kN
VD = 30 + 0 - 30 = 0
1. MA = 0
2. MB = MA + Area in shear diagram
MB = 0 + 35(2) = 70 kNm
3. MC = MB + Area in shear diagram
MC = 70 - 25(4) = -30 kNm
4. MD = MC + Area in shear diagram
MD = -30 + 30(1) = 0
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Problem 426
Cantilever beam acted upon by a uniformly distributed load and a couple as shown in Fig. P-426.
Solution 426

1. VA = 0
2. VB = VA + Area in load diagram
VB = 0 - 5(2)
VB = -10 kN
3. VC = VB + Area in load diagram
VC = -10 + 0
VC = -10 kN
4. VD = VC + Area in load diagram
VD = -10 + 0
VD = -10 kN
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (2)(10)
MB = -10 kNm
MC = -10 - 10(2)
MC = -30 kNm
MC2 = -30 + M = -30 + 60 = 30 kNm
4. MD = MC2 + Area in shear diagram
MD = 30 - 10(1)
MD = 20 kNm
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Problem 427
Solution 427
1. VA = R1 = 800 lb
VB = 800 - 100(9)
VB = -100 lb
VB2 = -100 - 800 = -900 lb
3. VC = VB2 + Area in load diagram
VC = -900 - 100(3)
VC = -1200 lb
4. Solving for x:
x / 800 = (9 - x) / 100
100x = 7200 - 800x
x = 8 ft
1. MA = 0
2. Mx = MA + Area in shear diagram
Mx = 0 + (8)(800) = 3200 lbft;
3. MB = Mx + Area in shear diagram
MB = 3200 - (1)(100) = 3150 lbft
MC = 3150 - (900 + 1200)(3) = 0
5. The moment curve BC is downward parabola with vertex at A'. A' is the location of zero shear
for segment BC.
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Problem 428
Solution 428
1. VA = R1 = 10 kN
VB = 10 + 0 = 10 kN
VC = 10 + 0 = 10 kN
VD = 10 - 10(3) = -20 kN
VD2 = -20 + R2 = 20 kN
5. VE = VD2 + Area in load diagram
VE = 20 - 10(2) = 0
6. Solving for x:
x / 10 = (3 - x) / 20
20x = 30 - 10x
x=1m
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + 1(10) = 10 kNm
MB2 = 10 - 25 = -15 kNm
3. MC = MB2 + Area in shear diagram
MC = -15 + 1(10) = -5 kNm
4. Mx = MC + Area in shear diagram
Mx = -5 + (1)(10) = 0
5. MD = Mx + Area in shear diagram
MD = 0 - (2)(20) = -20 kNm
6. ME = MD + Area in shear diagram
ME = -20 + (2)(20) = 0
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Problem 429
Solution 429
1. VA = R1 = 170 lb
VB = 170 - 120(2) = -70 lb
VB2 = -70 - 100 = -170 lb
VC = -170 + 0 = -170 lb
VC2 = -170 + R2
VC2 = -170 + 410 = 240 lb
4. VD = VC2 + Area in load diagram
VD = 240 - 120(2) = 0
5. Solving for x:
x / 170 = (2 - x) / 70
70x = 340 - 170x
x = 17 / 12 ft = 1.42 ft
1. MA = 0
2. Mx = MA + Area in shear diagram
Mx = 0 + (17/12)(170)
Mx = 1445/12 = 120.42 lbft
3. MB = Mx + Area in shear diagram
MB = 1445/12 - (2 - 17/12)(70)
MB = 100 lbft
MC = 100 - 170(2) = -240 lbft
MD = -240 + (2)(240) = 0
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Problem 430
Solution 430
1. VA = -1000 lb
2. VB = VA + Area in load diagram; VB = -
1000 - 400(5) = -3000 lb; VB2 = -3000 +
R1 = 2000 lb
3. VC = VB2 + Area in load diagram; VC =
2000 + 0 = 2000 lb; VC2 = 2000 - 2000 =
0
4. VD = VC2 + Area in load diagram; VD = 0 +
200(10) = 2000 lb
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (1000 + 3000)(5)
MB = -10000 lbft
MC = -10000 + 2000(10) = 10000 lbft
MD = 10000 - (10)(2000) = 0
5. For segment BC, the location of zero moment can be accomplished by symmetry and that is 5 ft
from B.
6. The moment curve AB is a downward parabola with vertex at A'. A' is the location of zero shear
for segment AB at point outside the beam.
Moment
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concentrated load
Problem 430
Solution 430
1. VA = -1000 lb
2. VB = VA + Area in load diagram; VB = -
1000 - 400(5) = -3000 lb; VB2 = -3000 +
R1 = 2000 lb
3. VC = VB2 + Area in load diagram; VC =
2000 + 0 = 2000 lb; VC2 = 2000 - 2000 =
0
4. VD = VC2 + Area in load diagram; VD = 0 +
200(10) = 2000 lb
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (1000 + 3000)(5)
MB = -10000 lbft
MC = -10000 + 2000(10) = 10000 lbft
MD = 10000 - (10)(2000) = 0
5. For segment BC, the location of zero moment can be accomplished by symmetry and that is 5 ft
from B.
6. The moment curve AB is a downward parabola with vertex at A'. A' is the location of zero shear
for segment AB at point outside the beam.
Moment
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concentrated load
overhanging beam
Problem 431
Solution 431
1. VA = R1 = 70 kN
VB = 70 - 10(2) = 50 kN
VB2 = 50 - 50 = 0
VC = 0 - 10(1) = -10 kN
VD = -10 - 30(4) = -130 kN
VD2 = -130 + R2
VD2 = -130 + 200 = 70 kN
5. VE = VD2 + Area in load diagram; VE = 70 - 10(3) = 40 kN
VE2 = 40 - 40 = 0
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + (70 + 50)(2) = 120 kNm
MC = 120 - (1)(10) = 115 kNm
MD = 115 - (10 + 130)(4)
MD = -165 kNm
ME = -165 + (70 + 40)(3) = 0
6. Moment curves AB, CD and DE are downward parabolas with vertices at A', B' and C',
respectively. A', B' and C' are corresponding zero shear points of segments AB, CD and DE.
7. Locating the point of zero moment:
a / 10 = (a + 4) / 130
130a = 10a + 40
a = 1/3 m
y / (x + a) = 130 / (4 + a)
y = 130(x + 1/3) / (4 + 1/3)
y = 30x + 10
MC = 115 kNm
Mzero = MC + Area in shear
0 = 115 - (10 + y)x
(10 + y)x = 230
(10 + 30x + 10)x = 230
30x2 + 20x - 230 = 0
3x2 + 2x - 23 = 0
x = 2.46 m
Zero moment is at 2.46 m from C
Another way to solve the location of zero moment is by the squared property of parabola (seeProblem
434). The point of zero moment is an ideal location for the construction joint.
Moment
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moment load
Problem 432
Solution 432
1. VA = -60 kN
VB = -60 + 0 = -60 kN
VB2 = VB + R1 = -60 + 132 = 72 kN
VC = 72 - 3(40) = -48 kN
VD = -48 + 0 = -48 kN
5. VE = VD + Area in load diagram
VE = -48 + 0 = -48 kN
VE2 = VE + R2 = -48 + 48 = 0
6. Solving for x:
x / 72 = (3 - x) / 48
48x = 216 - 72x
x = 1.8 m
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - 60(1) = -60 kNm
3. Mx = MB + Area in shear diagram
MX = -60 + (1.8)(72) = 4.8 kNm
4. MC = MX + Area in shear diagram
MC = 4.8 - (3 - 1.8)(48) = -24 kNm
MD = -24 - (24 + 72)(1) = -72 kNm
MD2 = -72 + 120 = 48 kNm
6. ME = MD2 + Area in shear diagram
ME = 48 - 48(1) = 0
7. The location of zero moment on segment BC can be determined using the squared property of
parabola. See the solution of Problem 434.
Moment
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moment load
overhanging beam
Problem 433
Overhang beam loaded by a force and a couple as shown in Fig. P-433.
Solution 433
1. VA = R1 = 300 lb
VB = 300 + 0 = 300 lb
VC = 300 + 0 = 300 lb
VC2 = VC + R2 = 300 + 450 = 750 lb
VD = 750 + 0 = 750
VD2 = VD - 750 = 750 - 750 = 0
1. MA = 0
2. MB = VA + Area in shear diagram
MB = 0 + 300(2) = 600 lbft
MB2 = VB - 3000
MB2 = 600 - 3000 = -2400 lbft
3. MC = MB2 + Area in shear diagram
MC = -2400 + 300(3) = -1500 lbft
MD = -1500 + 750(2) = 0
Moment
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moment load
Problem 434
Solution 434
1. VA = 0
VB = 0 - 20(2) = -40 kN
VB2 = VB + R1 = -40 + 100 = 60 kN]
VC = 60 - 20(2) = 20 kN
VC2 = VC - 60 = 20 - 60 = -40 kN
VD = -40 + 0 = -40 kN
5. VE = VD + Area in load diagram
VE = -40 + 0 = -40 kN
VE2 = VE + R2 = -40 + 40 = 0
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (40)(2) = -40 kNm
MC = -40 + (60 + 20)(2) = 40 kNm
MD = 40 - 40(2) = -40 kNm
MD2 = MD + M = -40 + 120 = 80 kNm
5. ME = MD2 + Area in shear diagram
ME = 80 - 40(2) = 0
6. Moment curve BC is a downward parabola with vertex at C'. C' is the location of zero shear for
segment BC.
7. Location of zero moment at segment BC:
By squared property of parabola:
3 - x)2 / 50 = 32 / (50 + 40)
3 - x = 2.236
x = 0.764 m from B
Moment
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Problem 435
Beam loaded and supported as shown in Fig. P-435.
Solution 435
1. MA = 0
2. MB = MA + Area in load diagram
MB = 0 - 10(2) = -20 kN
MB2 + MB + R1 = -20 + 68 = 48 kN
3. MC = MB2 + Area in load diagram
MC = 48 - 10(2) = 28 kN
MC2 = MC - 20 = 28 - 20 = 8 kN
4. MD = MC2 + Area in load diagram
MD = 8 + 0 = 8 kN
MD2 = MD - 40 = 8 - 40 = -32 kN
5. ME = MD2 + Area in load diagram
ME = -32 + 0 = -32 kN
6. MF = ME + Area in load diagram
MF = -32 + wo(2)
MF = -32 + 16(2) = 0
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (20)(2) = -20 kNm
MC = -20 + (48 + 28)(2)
MC = 56 kNm
MD = 56 + 8(1) = 64 kNm
ME = 64 - 32(1) = 32 kNm
6. MF = ME + Area in shear diagram
MF = 32 - (32)(2) = 0
7. The location and magnitude of moment at C' are determined from shear diagram. By squared
property of parabola, x = 0.44 m from B.
Moment
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Problem 436
A distributed load is supported by two distributed reactions as shown in Fig. P-436.
Solution 436
1. VA = 0
VB = 0 + 400(4) = 1600 lb
VC = 1600 - 440(8) = -1920 lb
VD = -1920 + 960(2) = 0
5. Location of zero shear:
x / 1600 = (8 - x) / 1920
x = 40/11 ft = 3.636 ft from B
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + (1600)(4) = 3200 lbft
3. Mx = MB + Area in shear diagram
Mx = 3200 + (1600)(40/11)
Mx = 6109.1 lbft
4. MC = Mx + Area in shear diagram
MC = 6109.1 - (8 - 40/11)(1920)
MC = 1920 lbft
MD = 1920 - (1920)(2) = 0
Moment
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cantilever beam
Problem 437
Solution 437

1. VA = -1000 lb
VB = -1000 + 0 = -1000 lb
VB2 = VB + 500 = -1000 + 500
VB2 = -500 lb
VC = -500 + 0 = -500 lb
VD = -500 - 400(4) = -2100 lb
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - 1000(2) = -2000 lbft
MC = -2000 - 500(2) = -3000 lbft
MD = -3000 - (500 + 2100)(4)
MD = -8200 lbft
Moment
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Problem 438
The beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-438 consists of two segments joined by a frictionless hinge at
which the bending moment is zero.
Solution 438
From the FBD of the section to the left of hinge
1. VA = 0
VB = 0 - 200(2) = -400 lb
VB2 = VB + R1 = -400 + 900 = 500 lb
3. VH = VB2 + Area in load diagram
VH = 500 - 200(4) = -300 lb
4. VC = VH + Area in load diagram
VC = -300 - 200(2) = -700 lb
x / 500 = (4 - x) / 300
300x = 2000 - 500x
x = 2.5 ft
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (400)(2) = -400 lbft
3. Mx = MB + Area in load diagram
Mx = -400 + (500)(2.5)
Mx = 225 lbft
4. MH = Mx + Area in load diagram
MH = 225 - (300)(4 - 2.5) = 0 ok!
5. MC = MH + Area in load diagram
MC = 0 - (300 + 700)(2)
MC = -1000 lbft
6. The location of zero moment in segment BH can easily be found by symmetry.
Moment
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internal hinge
Problem 439
A beam supported on three reactions as shown in Fig. P-439 consists of two segments joined by
frictionless hinge at which the bending moment is zero.
Solution 439
1. VA = 0
2. VB = 2000 lb
VB2 = 2000 - 4000 = -2000 lb
3. VH = -2000 lb
4. VC = -2000 lb
VC = -2000 + 4800 = 2800 lb
5. VD = 2800 - 400(10) = -1200 lb
x / 2800 = (10 - x) / 1200
1200x = 28000 - 2800x
x = 7 ft
1. MA = 0
2. MB = 2000(4) = 8000 lbft
3. MH = 8000 - 4000(2) = 0
4. MC = -400(2)
MC = -8000 lbft
5. Mx = -800 + (2800)(7)
Mx = 1800 lbft
6. MD = 1800 - (1200)(3)
MD = 0
7. Zero M is 4 ft from R2

Moment
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frame
Problem 440
A frame ABCD, with rigid corners at B and C, supports the concentrated load as shown in Fig. P-440.
(Draw shear and moment diagrams for each of the three parts of the frame.)

Solution 440

Moment
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moment load
Problem 441
A beam ABCD is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at D. It is subjected to the loads shown in Fig.
P-441, which act at the ends of the vertical members BE and CF. These vertical members are rigidly
attached to the beam at B and C. (Draw shear and moment diagrams for the beam ABCD only.)
Solution 441
counterclockwise
to the right
upward
clockwise
1. Shear in segments AB and BC

is zero.
2. VC = 8
VD = 8 + 0 = 8 kN
VD2 = VD - RDV
VD2 = 8 - 8 = 0
1. Moment in segment AB is zero

2. MB = -28 kNm
3. MC = MB + Area in shear
diagram
MC = -28 + 0 = -28 kNm
MC2 = MC + 12 = -28 + 12
MC2 = -16 kNm
4. MD = MC2 + Area in shear
diagram
MD = -16 + 8(2)
MD = 0

Moment
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simple beam
triangular load
Problem 442
Beam carrying the uniformly varying load shown in Fig. P-442.
Solution 442
1. VA = R1 = 1/6 Lwo
VB = 1/6 Lwo - 1/2 Lwo
VB = -1/3 Lwo
3. Location of zero shear C:
x2 / (1/6 Lwo) = L2 / (1/6 Lwo + 1/3 Lwo)
6x2 = 2L2
x = L / 3
4. The shear in AB is a parabola with vertex at A,
the starting point of uniformly varying load. The
load in AB is 0 at A to downward wo or -wo at B,
thus the slope of shear diagram is decreasing.
For decreasing slope, the parabola is open
downward.
1. MA = 0
2. MC = MA + Area in shear diagram
MC = 0 + 2/3 (L/3)(1/6 Lwo)
MC = 0.06415L2wo = Mmax
3. MB = MC + Area in shear diagram
MB = MC - A1 (see figure for solving A1)
For A1:
A1 = 1/3 L(1/6 Lwo + 1/3 Lwo) - 1/3 (L/3)(1/6 Lwo) - 1/6 Lwo (L - L/3)
A1 = 0.16667L2wo - 0.03208L2wo - 0.07044L2wo
A1 = 0.06415L2wo
MB = 0.06415L2wo - 0.06415L2wo = 0
4. The shear diagram is second degree curve, thus the moment diagram is a third degree curve.
The maximum moment (highest point) occurred at C, the location of zero shear. The value of
shears in AC is positive then the moment in AC is increasing; at CB the shear is negative, then
the moment in CB is decreasing.

Moment
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simple beam
triangular load
symmetrical load
Problem 443
Beam carrying the triangular loads shown in Fig. P-443.
Solution 443
By symmetry:
1. VA = R1 = Lwo
VB = Lwo - (L/2)(wo) = 0
VC = 0 - (L/2)(wo) = - Lwo
4. Load in AB is linear, thus, VAB is second degree or parabolic curve. The load is from 0 at A to
wo (wo is downward or -wo) at B, thus the slope of VAB is decreasing.
5. VBC is also parabolic since the load in BC is linear. The magnitude of load in BC is from -wo to 0
or increasing, thus the slope of VBC is increasing.
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + 2/3 (L/2)(1/4 Lwo) = 1/12 Lwo
MC = 1/12 Lwo - 2/3 (L/2)(1/4 Lwo) = 0
4. MAC is third degree because the shear diagram in AC is second degree.
5. The shear from A to C is decreasing, thus the slope of moment diagram from A to C is
decreasing.

Moment
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simple beam
trapezoidal load
Problem 445
Beam carrying the loads shown in Fig. P-445.
Solution 445
Checking
(okay!)
1. VA = R1 = 84 kN
VB = 84 - 20(1) = 64 kN
VC = 64 - (20 + 80)(3) = -86 kN
VD = -86 + 0 = -86 kN
VD2 = VD + R2 = -86 + 86 = 0
From the load diagram:

y / (x + 1) = 80 / 4
y = 20(x + 1)
VE = VB + Area in load diagram

0 = 64 - (20 + y)x
(20 + y)x = 128
[20 + 20(x + 1)]x = 128
20x2 + 40x - 128 = 0
5x2 + 10x - 32 = 0
x = 1.72 and -3.72
use x = 1.72 m from B
6. By squared property of parabola:

z / (1 + x)2 = (z + 86) / 42
16z = 7.3984z + 636.2624
8.6016z = 254.4224
z = 73.97 kN
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + (84 + 64)(1) = 74 kNm
3. ME = MB + Area in shear diagram
ME = 74 + A1 (see figure for A1 and A2)
For A1:
A1 = 2/3 (1 + 1.72)(73.97) - 64(1) - 2/3 (1)(9.97)
A1 = 63.5
ME = 74 + 63.5 = 137.5 kNm
4. MC = ME + Area in shear diagram

MC = ME - A2
For A2:
A2 = 1/3 (4)(73.97 + 86) - 1/3 (1 + 1.72)(73.97) - 1.28(73.97)
A2 = 51.5
MC = 137.5 - 51.5 = 86 kNm

MD = 86 - 86(1) = 0

Moment
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symmetrical load
distributed support
Problem 446
Beam loaded and supported as shown in Fig. P-446.
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Solution 446

1. VA = 0
VB = 0 + (36)(1) = 18 kN
VB2 = VB - 50 = 18 - 50
VB2 = -32 kN
3. The net uniformly distributed load in segment BC is 36 - 20 = 16 kN/m upward.
VC = VB2 + Area in load diagram
VC = -32 + 16(4) = 32 kN
VC2 = VC - 50 = 32 - 50
VC2 = -18 kN
VD = -18 + (36)(1) = 0
5. The shape of shear at AB and CD are parabolic spandrel with vertex at A and D, respectively.
6. The location of zero shear is obviously at the midspan or 2 m from B.
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + 1/3 (1)(18)
MB = 6 kNm
3. Mmidspan = MB + Area in shear diagram
Mmidspan = 6 - (32)(2)
Mmidspan = -26 kNm
4. MC = Mmidspan + Area in shear diagram
MC = -26 + (32)(2)
MC = 6 kNm
MD = 6 - 1/3 (1)(18) = 0
6. The moment diagram at AB and CD are 3rd degree curve while at BC is 2nd degree curve.
Load and moment diagrams for a given shear diagram
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given shear diagram
Instruction:
In the following problems, draw moment and load diagrams corresponding to the given shear diagrams.
Specify values at all change of load positions and at all points of zero shear.

Moment
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given shear diagram
Problem 447
Shear diagram as shown in Fig. P-447.
Solution 447
To draw the Load Diagram

1. A 2400 lb upward force is acting at point A.
No load in segment AB.
2. A point force of 2400 - 400 = 2000 lb is
acting downward at point B. No load in
segment BC.
3. Another downward force of magnitude 400
+ 4000 = 4400 lb at point C. No load in
segment CD.
4. Upward point force of 4000 + 1000 = 5000
lb is acting at D. No load in segment DE.
5. A downward force of 1000 lb is
concentrated at point E.
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 + 2400(2) = 4800 lbft
MAB is linear and upward
MC = 4800 + 400(3) = 6000 lbft
MBC is linear and upward
MD = 6000 - 4000(2) = -2000 lbft
MCD is linear and downward
ME = -2000 + 1000(2) = 0
MDE is linear and upward
Moment
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given shear diagram
Problem 448
Solution 448

1. A uniformly distributed load in AB is acting
downward at a magnitude of 40/2 = 20
kN/m.
2. Upward concentrated force of 40 + 36 = 76
kN acts at B. No load in segment BC.
3. A downward point force acts at C at a
magnitude of 36 - 16 = 20 kN.
4. Downward uniformly distributed load in CD
has a magnitude of (16 + 24)/4 = 10 kN/m &
causes zero shear at point F, 1.6 m from C.
5. Another upward concentrated force acts at
D at a magnitude of 20 + 24 = 44 kN.
6. The load in segment DE is uniform and
downward at 20/2 = 10 kN/m.
1. MA = 0
MB = 0 - (40)(2) = -40 kNm
MAB is downward parabola with vertex at A.
MC = -40 + 36(1) = -4 kNm
MBC is linear and upward
4. MF = MC + Area in shear diagram
MF = -4 + (16)(1.6) = 8.8 kNm
5. MD = MF + Area in shear diagram
MD = 8.8 - (24)(2.4) = -20 kNm
MCD is downward parabola with vertex at F.
ME = -20 + (20)(2) = 0
MDE is downward parabola with vertex at E.
Moment
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given shear diagram
Problem 451
Solution 451

1. Upward concentrated load at A is 10 kN.
2. The shear in AB is a 2nd-degree curve, thus
the load in AB is uniformly varying. In this
case, it is zero at A to 2(10 + 2)/3 = 8 kN at B.
No load in segment BC.
3. A downward point force is acting at C in a
magnitude of 8 - 2 = 6 kN.
4. The shear in DE is uniformly increasing, thus
the load in DE is uniformly distributed and
upward. This load is spread over DE at a
magnitude of 8/2 = 4 kN/m.
1. To find the location of zero shear, F:

x2/10 = 32/(10 + 2)
x = 2.74 m
2. MA = 0
3. MF = MA + Area in shear diagram
MF = 0 + 2/3 (2.74)(10) = 18.26 kNm
4. MB = MF + Area in shear diagram
MB = 18.26 - [1/3 (10 + 2)(3) - 1/3 (2.74)(10) -
10(3 - 2.74)]
MB = 18 kNm
MC = 18 - 2(1) = 16 kNm
MD = 16 - 8(1) = 8 kNm
ME = 8 - (2)(8) = 0
8. The moment diagram in AB is a second degree curve, at BC and CD are linear and downward.
For segment DE, the moment diagram is parabola open upward with vertex at E.
Chapter 6 - Beam Deflections
Deflection of Beams
The deformation of a beam is usually expressed in terms of its deflection from its original unloaded
position. The deflection is measured from the original neutral surface of the beam to the neutral surface
of the deformed beam. The configuration assumed by the deformed neutral surface is known as the
elastic curve of the beam.
Methods of Determining Beam Deflections

Numerous methods are available for the determination of beam deflections. These methods include:
1. Double-integration method
2. Area-moment method
3. Strain-energy method (Castigliano's Theorem)
4. Conjugate-beam method
5. Method of superposition
Of these methods, the first two are the ones that are commonly used.
Double Integration Method | Beam Deflections
The double integration method is a powerful tool in solving deflection and slope of a beam at any point
because we will be able to get the equation of the elastic curve.
In calculus, the radius of curvature of a curve y = f(x) is given by
In the derivation of flexure formula, the radius of curvature of a beam is given as
Deflection of beams is so small, such that the slope of the elastic curve dy/dx is very small, and
squaring this expression the value becomes practically negligible, hence
Thus, EI / M = 1 / y''
If EI is constant, the equation may be written as:
where x and y are the coordinates shown in the figure of the elastic curve of the beam under load, y is
the deflection of the beam at any distance x. E is the modulus of elasticity of the beam, I represent the
moment of inertia about the neutral axis, and M represents the bending moment at a distance x from
the end of the beam. The product EI is called the flexural rigidity of the beam.
The first integration y' yields the slope of the elastic curve and the second integration y gives the
deflection of the beam at any distance x. The resulting solution must contain two constants of
integration since EI y" = M is of second order. These two constants must be evaluated from known
conditions concerning the slope deflection at certain points of the beam. For instance, in the case of a
simply supported beam with rigid supports, at x = 0 and x = L, the deflection y = 0, and in locating the
point of maximum deflection, we simply set the slope of the elastic curve y' to zero.
Solution to Problem 605 | Double Integration Method
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beam deflection
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maximum deflection
midspan deflection
Problem 605
Determine the maximum deflection in a simply supported beam of length L carrying a concentrated
load P at midspan.
Solution 605
At x = 0, y = 0, therefore, C2 = 0
At x = L, y = 0
Thus,
Maximum deflection will occur at x = L (midspan)

The negative sign indicates that the deflection is below the undeformed neutral axis.
Therefore,
answer
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beam deflection
elastic curve
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
Problem 606
Determine the maximum deflection in a simply supported beam of length L carrying a uniformly
distributed load of intensity wo applied over its entire length.
Solution 606
From the figure below
At x = 0, y = 0, therefore C2 = 0
At x = L, y = 0
Therefore,

answer
Taking W = woL:
answer
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cantilever beam
beam deflection
elastic curve
maximum deflection
end deflection
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 607
At x = 0, y' = 0, therefore C1 = 0
Therefore,
The maximum value of EI y is at x = L (free end)

answer
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cantilever beam
triangular load
beam deflection
elastic curve
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 608
By ratio and proportion

Therefore, the equation of the elastic curve is
answer
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simple beam
concentrated load
symmetrical load
beam deflection
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
Problem 609
As shown in Fig. P-609, a simply supported beam carries two symmetrically placed concentrated loads.
Compute the maximum deflection .
Solution 609
By symmetry
At x = L, y = 0
Therefore,
answer
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maximum deflection
midspan deflection
Problem 610
The simply supported beam shown in Fig. P-610 carries a uniform load of intensity wosymmetrically
distributed over part of its length. Determine the maximum deflection and check your result by letting a
= 0 and comparing with the answer to Problem 606.
Solution 610
By symmetry
At x = a + b, y' = 0
Therefore,
Maximum deflection will occur at x = a + b (midspan)
Therefore,
answer
Checking:
When a = 0, 2b = L, thus b = L
(okay!)

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simple beam
midspan deflection
moment of inertia
Problem 611
Compute the value of EI at midspan for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-611. If E = 10 GPa, what
value of I is required to limit the midspan deflection to 1/360 of the span?
Solution 611
At x = 4 m, y = 0
Therefore,
At x = 2 m (midspan)
Maximum midspan deflection
Thus,
answer
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simple beam
beam deflection
midspan deflection
Problem 612
Compute the midspan value of EI for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-612.
Solution 612
At x = 6 m, y = 0
Therefore,
At midspan, x = 3 m
Thus,
answer

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simple beam
beam deflection
midspan deflection
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 613
At x = 12 ft, y = 0
Therefore
E = 29 106 psi
L = 12 ft
At midspan, x = 6 ft
y = -1/360 (12) = -1/30 ft = -2/5 in
Thus,
answer

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slope
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elastic curve
end deflection
Problem 614
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-614, calculate the slope of the elastic curve over the right
support.
Solution 614
At x = 8 ft, y = 0
0 = 40(83) - (25/6)(84) + (25/6)(44) + 8C1
C1 = -560 lbft2
Thus,
At the right support, x = 8 ft
answer

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concentrated load
overhanging beam
beam deflection
end deflection
Problem 615
Compute the value of EI y at the right end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-615.
Solution 615
At x = 10 ft, y = 0
0 = (110/3)(103) - (500/3)(43) + 10C1
C1 = -2600 lbft2
Therefore,
At the right end of the beam, x = 13 ft
answer

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Problem 616
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-616, determine (a) the deflection and slope under the load P
and (b) the maximum deflection between the supports.
Solution 616
At x = a, y = 0
0 = -[ b / (6a) ] Pa3 + aC1
C1 = (ab/6)P
Therefore,
Part (a): Slope and deflection under the load P

Slope under the load P: (note x = a + b = L)
answer
Deflection under the load P: (note x = a + b = L)
answer
Part (b): Maximum deflection between the supports
The maximum deflection between the supports will occur at the point where y' = 0.
At y' = 0, x - a do not exist thus,

At ,
answer

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Problem 617
Replace the load P in Prob. 616 by a clockwise couple M applied at the right end and determine the
slope and deflection at the right end.
Solution 617
At x = a, y = 0
0 = -(M / 6a)(a3) + aC1
C1 = Ma / 6
Therefore,
Slope at x = a + b
answer
Deflection at x = a + b
answer
Problem 618
A simply supported beam carries a couple M applied as shown in Fig. P-618. Determine the equation of
the elastic curve and the deflection at the point of application of the couple. Then letting a = L and a = 0,
compare your solution of the elastic curve with cases 11 and 12 in theSummary of Beam Loadings.
Solution 618
At x = L, y = 0
Therefore,
answer
At x = a
answer
When a = 0 (moment load is at the left support):
answer
When a = L (moment load is at the right support):
answer
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Problem 619
Determine the value of EIy midway between the supports for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-619.
Solution 619
At x = 6 m, y = 0
0 = 50(63) - 900(42) - (25/3)(24) + 6C1
C1 = 5600/9 Nm3
Therefore,
At x = 3 m
answer

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midspan deflection
Problem 620
Find the midspan deflection for the beam shown in Fig. P-620, carrying two triangularly distributed
loads. (Hint: For convenience, select the origin of the axes at the midspan position of the elastic curve.)
Solution 620
By ratio and proportion:
By symmetry:
At x = L, y = 0
0 = (1/48)woL2 (L)2 - (wo60L)(L)5 + C2
0 = (1/192)wo L4 - (1/1920)wo L4 + C2
C2 = -(3/640)wo L4
Therefore,
At x = 0 (midspan)
Thus,
answer

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Problem 621
Determine the value of EI midway between the supports for the beam shown in Fig. P-621. Check your
result by letting a = 0 and comparing with Prob. 606. (Apply the hint given in Prob. 620.)
Solution 621
By symmetry
At x = L, y = 0
Therefore,
At x = 0 (midspan)
answer
At x = 0 when a = 0
Thus,
answer
Moment Diagrams by Parts

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moment diagram
concentrated load
moment load
triangular load
spandrel
The moment-area method of finding the deflection of a beam will demand the accurate computation of
the area of a moment diagram, as well as the moment of such area about any axis. To pave its way,
this section will deal on how to draw moment diagrams by parts and to calculate the moment of such
diagrams about a specified axis.
Basic Principles
1. The bending moment caused by all forces to the left or to the right of any section is equal to the
respective algebraic sum of the bending moments at that section caused by each load acting
separately.
2. The moment of a load about a specified axis is always defined by the equation of a spandrel
where n is the degree of power of x.
The graph of the above equation is as shown below

and the area and location of centroid are defined as follows.
Cantilever Loadings
A = area of moment diagram
Mx = moment about a section of distance x
barred x = location of centoid
Degree = degree power of the moment diagram
Couple or Moment Load
Degree: zero
Concentrated Load
Degree: first
Uniformly Distributed Load
Degree: second
Uniformly Varying Load
Degree: third
Solution to Problem 624 | Moment Diagram by Parts

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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 624
Moment diagram by parts can be drawn in different ways; three are shown below.
Hide1st Solution: Click here to read or hide
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Hide3rd Solution: Click here to read or hide
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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 625
answer
answer

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moment diagram
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symmetrical load
Problem 626
For the eam 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 626
By symmetry
and
answer
Thus,
answer

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moment diagram
simple beam
triangular load
trapezoidal load
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 627
answer
answer
Solution to Problem 628 | Moment Diagrams by Parts
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simple beam
moment load
triangular load
Problem 628
For the beam loaded with uniformly varying load and a couple as shown in Fig. P-628 compute the
moment of area of the M diagrams between the reactions about both the left and the right reaction.
Solution 628
answer
answer
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overhanging beam
elastic curve
point load
triangle load
Problem 630
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-630, compute the value of (AreaAB)barred(X)A . From the result
determine whether the tangent drawn to the elastic curve at B slopes up or down to the right. (Hint:
Refer to the deviation equations and rules of sign.)
Solution 630
answer
The value of (AreaAB) barred(X)A is negative; therefore

point A is below the tangent through B, thus the
tangent through B slopes downward to the
right. See the approximate elastic curve shown to the
right and refer to the rules of sign for more information.
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overhanging beam
rectangular load
Problem 631
Determine the value of the couple M for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-631 so that the moment of
area about A of the M diagram between A and B will be zero. What is the physical significance of this
result?
Solution 631
answer
The uniform load over span AB will cause segment AB to deflect downward. The moment load equal to
400 lbft applied at the free end will cause the slope through B to be horizontal making the deviation of
A from the tangent through B equal to zero. The downward deflection therefore due to uniform load will
be countered by the moment load.

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Problem 632
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-632, compute the value of (AreaAB) barred(X)A. From this
result, is the tangent drawn to the elastic curve at B directed up or down to the right? (Hint: Refer to
the deviation equations and rules of sign.)
Solution 632
answer
The value of (AreaAB) barred(X)A is positive, therefore point A is above the tangent through B, thus the
tangent through B is upward to the right. See the approximate elastic curve shown above
and refer to the rules of sign for more information.
Area-Moment Method | Beam Deflections

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Another method of determining the slopes and deflections in beams is the area-moment method, which
involves the area of the moment diagram.
Theorems of Area-Moment Method
Theorem I
The change in slope between the tangents drawn to the elastic curve at any two points A and B is equal
to the product of 1/EI multiplied by the area of the moment diagram between these two points.
Theorem II
The deviation of any point B relative to the tangent drawn to the elastic curve at any other point A, in a
direction perpendicular to the original position of the beam, is equal to the product of 1/EI multiplied by
the moment of an area about B of that part of the moment diagram between points A and B.
and
Rules of Sign
1. The deviation at any point is positive if the point lies above the tangent, negative if the point is
below the tangent.
2. Measured from left tangent, if is counterclockwise, the change of slope is positive, negative if
is clockwise.
Deflection of Cantilever Beams | Area-Moment Method

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Generally, the tangential deviation t is not equal to the beam deflection. In cantilever beams, however,
the tangent drawn to the elastic curve at the wall is horizontal and coincidence therefore with the neutral
axis of the beam. The tangential deviation in this case is equal to the deflection of the beam as shown
below.
From the figure above, the deflection at B denoted as B is equal to the deviation of B from a tangent
line through A denoted as tB/A. This is because the tangent line through A lies with the neutral axis of
the beam.
Solution to Problem 637 | Deflection of Cantilever Beams

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Problem 637
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-637, determine the deflection 6 ft from the wall. Use E = 1.5
106 psi and I = 40 in4.
Solution 637
Thus, B = | tB/C | = 0.787968 in answer

Deflections in Simply Supported Beams | Area-Moment Method
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The deflection at some point B of a simply supported beam can be obtained by the following steps:
1. Compute
2. Compute
3. Solve by ratio and proportion (see figure above).
Solution to Problem 653 | Deflections in Simply Supported Beams

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Problem 653
Compute the midspan value of EI for the beam shown in Fig. P-653. (Hint: Draw the M diagram by
parts, starting from midspan toward the ends. Also take advantage of symmetry to note that the tangent
drawn to the elastic curve at midspan is horizontal.)
Solution 653
By symmetry:
From the figure
Thus
answer

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

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moment diagram by parts
Problem 655
Find the value of EI under each concentrated load of the beam shown in Fig. P-655.
Solution 655
Deflections:
answer
answer

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triangle load
decreasing load
Problem 657
Determine the midspan value of EI for the beam shown in Fig. P-657.
Solution 657
answer
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elastic curve
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Problem 659
A simple beam supports a concentrated load placed anywhere on the span, as shown in Fig. P-659.
Measuring x from A, show that the maximum deflection occurs at x = [(L2 - b2)/3].
Solution 659
From the figure:
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elastic diagram
Problem 660
A simply supported beam is loaded by a couple M at its right end, as shown in Fig. P-660. Show that
the maximum deflection occurs at x = 0.577L.
Solution 660
From the figure
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Problem 661
Compute the midspan deflection of the symmetrically loaded beam shown in Fig. P-661. Check your
answer by letting a = L/2 and comparing with the answer to Problem 609.
Solution 661
answer
When a = L
answer
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Problem 662
Determine the maximum deflection of the beam shown in Fig. P-662. Check your result by letting a =
L/2 and comparing with case 8 in Table 6-2 (link not active for the moment). Also, use your result to
check the answer to Prob. 653.
Solution 662
answer
Check Problem 653:

wo = 600 N/m; L = 5 m; a = 2 m
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When a = L/2 (the load is over the entire span)

Therefore

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elastic diagram
Problem 663
Determine the maximum deflection of the beam carrying a uniformly distributed load over the middle
portion, as shown in Fig. P-663. Check your answer by letting 2b = L.
Solution 663
answer
When 2b = L; b = L
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midspan deflection
point load
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M/EI diagram
Problem 664
The middle half of the beam shown in Fig. P-664 has a moment of inertia 1.5 times that of the rest of
the beam. Find the midspan deflection. (Hint: Convert the M diagram into an M/EI diagram.)
Solution 664
Therefore,
answer

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rectangular load
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M/EI diagram
Problem 665
Replace the concentrated load in Prob. 664 by a uniformly distributed load of intensity wo acting over
the middle half of the beam. Find the maximum deflection.
Solution 665
Therefore,
answer

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rectangular load
Problem 666
Determine the value of EI at the right end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-666.
Solution 666
answer

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triangular load
beam deflection
elastic curve
point load
elastic diagram
Problem 667
Determine the value of EI at the right end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-667. Is the
deflection up or down?
Solution 667
]
The negative sign indicates that the elastic curve is below the tangent line. It is shown in the figure
indicated as tC/B. See Rules of Sign for Area-Moment Method.
Since the absolute value of EI tC/B is greater than the absolute value of EI yC, the elastic curve is below
the undeformed neutral axis (NA) of the beam.
Therefore,
below C (deflection is down) answer

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elastic diagram
Problem 668
For the beam shown in Fig. P-668, compute the value of P that will cause the tangent to the elastic
curve over support R2 to be horizontal. What will then be the value of EI under the 100-lb load?
Solution 668
answer
Thus,
Under the 100-lb load:
The negative sign indicates that the elastic curve is below the reference tangent.
Therefore,
downward answer

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Problem 669
Compute the value of EI midway between the supports of the beam shown in Fig. P-669.
Solution 669
With the values of EI tC/A and EI tB/A, it is obvious that the elastic curve is above point B. The deflection
at B (up or down) can also be determined by comparing the values of tB/A and yB2.

Since tB/A is greater than yB2, the elastic curve is above point B as concluded previously.
Therefore,
answer
You can also find the value EI B by finding tA/C, tB/C, and yB1. I encourage you to do it yourself.

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elastic curve
triangle load
elastic diagram
Problem 670
Determine the value of EI at the left end of the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-670.
Solution 670
The negative signs above indicates only the location of elastic curve relative to the reference tangent. It
does not indicate magnitude. It shows that the elastic curve is below the reference tangent at points A
and C.
answer
Midspan Deflection | Deflections in Simply Supported Beams
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unsymmetrical load
In simply supported beams, the tangent drawn to the elastic curve at the point of maximum deflection is
horizontal and parallel to the unloaded beam. It simply means that the deviation from unsettling
supports to the horizontal tangent is equal to the maximum deflection. If the simple beam is
symmetrically loaded, the maximum deflection will occur at the midspan.
Finding the midspan deflection of a symmetrically loaded simple beam is straightforward because its
value is equal to the maximum deflection. In unsymmetrically loaded simple beam however, the
midspan deflection is not equal to the maximum deflection. To deal with unsymmetrically loaded simple
beam, we will add a symmetrically placed load for each load actually acting on the beam, making the
beam symmetrically loaded. The effect of this transformation to symmetry will double the actual
midspan deflection, making the actual midspan deflection equal to one-half of the midspan deflection of
the transformed symmetrically loaded beam.
Solution to Problem 673 | Midspan Deflection

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beam deflection
midspan deflection
point load
Problem 673
For the beam shown in Fig. P-673, show that the midspan deflection is = (Pb/48EI) (3L2 - 4b2).
Solution 673
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midspan deflection
point load
unsymmetrical load
Problem 674
Find the deflection midway between the supports for the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-674.
Solution 674
answer
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midspan deflection
rectangular load
Problem 675
Repeat Prob. 674 for the overhanging beam shown in Fig. P-675.
Solution 675
answer

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elastic curve
midspan deflection
zero reaction
Problem 676
Determine the midspan deflection of the simply supported beam loaded by the couple shown in Fig. P-
676.
Solution 676
answer

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midspan deflection
triangle load
elastic diagram
equivalent loadings
Problem 677
Determine the midspan deflection of the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-677.
Solution 677
ShowClick here to show or hide the solutionHideAnother Solution
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midspan deflection
Problem 678
Solution 678
answer

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triangular load
elastic curve
midspan deflection
Problem 679
Determine the midspan value of EI for the beam shown in Fig. P-679 that carries a uniformly varying
load over part of the span.
Solution 679
answer
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elastic curve
midspan deflection
point load
Problem 680
Determine the midspan value of EI for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-680.
Solution 680
answer
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rectangular load
Problem 681
Show that the midspan value of EI is (wob/48)(L3 - 2Lb2 + b3) for the beam in part (a) of Fig. P-681.
Then use this result to find the midspan EI of the loading in part (b) by assuming the loading to exceed
over two separate intervals that start from midspan and adding the results.
Solution 681
Part (a)
answer
Part (b)
answer
Method of Superposition | Beam Deflection

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maximum deflection
slope of the beam
The slope or deflection at any point on the beam is equal to the resultant of the slopes or deflections at that
point caused by each of the load acting separately.
Rotation and Deflection for Common Loadings

Case 1: Concentrated load at the free end of cantilever beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Deflection Equation ( is positive downward)
Case 2: Concentrated load at any point on the span of

cantilever beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 3: Uniformly distributed load over the entire length of

cantilever beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection

Case 4: Triangular load, full at the fixed end and zero at the free
end, of cantilever beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 5: Moment load at the free end of cantilever beam

Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 6: Concentrated load at the midspan of simple beam

Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection

Case 7: Concentrated load at any point on simple beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Deflection at the center (not maximum)
Case 8: Uniformly distributed load over the entire span of

simple beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 9: Triangle load with zero at one support and full at the
other support of simple beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 10: Triangular load with zero at each support and full at
the midspan of simple beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Case 11: Moment load at the right support of simple beam

Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection

Case 12: Moment load at the left support of simple beam
Maximum Moment
Slope at end
Maximum deflection
Solution to Problem 685 | Beam Deflection by Method of

Superposition
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Problem 685
Determine the midspan value of EI for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-685. Use the method of
superposition.
Solution 685
From Case No. 7 of Summary of Beam Loadings, deflection at the

center is
Thus, for Fig. P-685
EI midspan = EI midspan due to 100 lb force + EI midspan due to 80 lb force
answer

Superposition
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point load
Problem 686
Determine the value of EI under each concentrated load in Fig. P-686.
Solution 686
From Case No. 7 of Summary of Beam Loadings, the deflection

equations are
The point under the load is generally located at and at this point, both equations above will become
Deflection under the 500 N load
EI = EI due to 500 N load + EI due to 800 N load
answer
Deflection under the 800 N load
EI = EI due to 500 N load + EI due to 800 N load
answer

Superposition
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point load
rectangular load
Problem 687
Determine the midspan deflection of the beam shown in Fig. P-687 if E = 10 GPa and I = 20 106 mm4.
Solution 687
From Case No. 7, midspan deflection is
From Case No. 8, midspan deflection is
Midspan deflection of the given beam
EI = EI due to 2 kN concentrated load + EI due to 1 kN/m uniform loading
answer

Superposition
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transformed beam
beam with end moment
Problem 688
Determine the midspan value of EI at the left end of the beam shown in Fig. P-688.
Solution 688
From the figure below, the total deformation at the end of overhang is
The rotation at the left support is combination of Case No. 12 and by integration of Case No. 7.
Solving for
EI = EI due to 800 Nm moment at left support - EI due to 400 N/m uniform load
Apply Case No. 3 for solving 1. From Case No. 3:
Solving for 1:
Total deflection at the free end
answer

Superposition
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point load
rectangular load
transformed beam
Problem 689
The beam shown in Fig. P-689 has a rectangular cross section 4 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Compute the
value of P that will limit the midspan deflection to 0.5 inch. Use E = 1.5 10 6 psi.
Solution 689
The overhang is resolved into simple beam with end moments. The magnitude of end moment is,
Moment of inertia of beam section

The midspan deflection is a combination of deflection due to uniform load and two end moments. Use Case
No. 8 and Cases No. 8, 11, and 12 to solve for the midspan deflection.
Type of Loading Midspan Deflection

answer

Superposition
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midspan deflection
point load
Problem 690
The beam shown in Fig. P-690 has a rectangular cross section 50 mm wide. Determine the proper depth d of
the beam if the midspan deflection of the beam is not to exceed 20 mm and the flexural stress is limited to 10
MPa. Use E = 10 GPa.
Solution 690
Based on allowable flexural stress
Based on allowable midspan deflection. Use Case No. 7, the

midspan deflection of simple beam under concentrated load is
given by
For the given beam, the midspan deflection is the sum of the midspan deflection of each load acting
separately.
Use d = 135.36 mm answer

Superposition
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midspan deflection
rectangular load
Problem 691
Determine the midspan deflection for the beam shown in Fig. P-691. (Hint: Apply Case No. 7and integrate.)
Solution 691
From Case No. 7, the midspan deflection is
For the given beam

answer

Superposition
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midspan deflection
transformed beam
Problem 692
Find the value of EI midway between the supports for the beam shown in Fig. P-692. (Hint: Combine Case
No. 11 and one half of Case No. 8.)
Solution 692
The midspan deflection from Case No. 8 and Case No. 11 are respectively,
The given beam is transformed into a simple beam with end moment at the right support due to the load at
the overhang as shown in the figure below.
EI = of EI due to uniform load over the entire span - EI due to end moment
answer

Superposition
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overhanging beam
beam deflection
end deflection
transformed beam
Problem 693
Determine the value of EI at the left end of the overhanging beam in Fig. P-693.
Solution 693
The rotation at the left support is the combination of Case No. 7 and Case No. 12.
The overhang beam is transformed into a simple beam and the end moment at the free end of the overhang
is carried to the left support of the transformed beam.
The negative sign indicates that the rotation at the left end contributed by the end moment (taken as
negative) is greater than the rotation at the left end contributed by the concentrated load (taken as positive).
From Case No. 5, the end deflection is
The deflection at the overhang due to moment load alone is
Total deflection at the left end of the given beam is
answer
Solution to Problem 694-695 | Beam Deflection by Method of

Superposition
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moment load
L-frame
frame deflection
Problem 694
The frame shown in Fig. P-694 is of constant cross section and is perfectly restrained at its lower end.
Compute the vertical deflection caused by the couple M.
HideClick here to read or hide Solution 694
answer
Problem 695
Solve Problem 694 if the couple is replaced by a downward load P.

answer
Solution to Problem 696-697 | Beam Deflection by Method of

Superposition
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overhanging beam
beam deflection
transformed beam
Problem 696
In Fig. P-696, determine the value of P for which the deflection under P will be zero.
Apply Case No. 8 and Case No. 11 to find the slope at the right support.
Use Case No. 1 for the deflection at the free end due to concentrated load P.
answer
Problem 697
For the beam in Prob. 696, find the value of P for which the slope over the right support will be zero.

From Solution 696,
answer
Conjugate Beam Method | Beam Deflection

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conjugate beam
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shear
slope of beam
Slope on real beam = Shear on conjugate beam
Deflection on real beam = Moment on conjugate beam
Properties of Conjugate Beam
Engr. Christian Otto Mohr

1. The length of a conjugate beam is always equal to the length of the actual beam.
2. The load on the conjugate beam is the M/EI diagram of the loads on the actual beam.
3. A simple support for the real beam remains simple support for the conjugate beam.
4. A fixed end for the real beam becomes free end for the conjugate beam.
5. The point of zero shear for the conjugate beam corresponds to a point of zero slope for the real
beam.
6. The point of maximum moment for the conjugate beam corresponds to a point of maximum
deflection for the real beam.
Supports of Conjugate Beam

Knowing that the slope on the real beam is equal to the shear on conjugate beam and the deflection on real
beam is equal to the moment on conjugate beam, the shear and bending moment at any point on the
conjugate beam must be consistent with the slope and deflection at that point of the real beam. Take for
example a real beam with fixed support; at the point of fixed support there is neither slope nor deflection,
thus, the shear and moment of the corresponding conjugate beam at that point must be zero. Therefore, the
conjugate of fixed support is free end.
Examples of Beam and its Conjugate

The following are some examples of beams and its conjugate. Loadings are omitted.
Problem 653 | Beam Deflection by Conjugate Beam Method
Tags:
simple beam
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
Problem 653
Compute the midspan value of EI for the beam shown in Fig. P-653. (Hint: Draw the M diagram by parts,
starting from midspan toward the ends. Also take advantage of symmetry.
Solution 653 (Using Moment Diagram by Parts)
By symmetry,
The loads of conjugate beam are symmetrical, thus,
For this beam, the maximum deflection will occur at the midspan.
Therefore, the maximum deflection is
below the neutral axis answer
Another Solution (Using the Actual Moment Diagram)

(Conjugate beam method using the actual moment diagram)
By symmetry of conjugate beam
The maximum deflection will occur at the midspan of this beam

Therefore, the maximum deflection is
below the neutral axis okay!

Tags:
simple beam
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
Problem 654
For the beam in Fig. P-654, find the value of EI at 2 ft from R2.
Solution 654
Solving for reactions

From the conjugate beam
Thus, the deflection at B is
downward answer

Tags:
simple beam
concentrated load
point load
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
deflection of beam
Problem 655
Find the value of EI under each concentrated load of the beam shown in Fig. P-655.
Solution 655

Consider the section to the left of B in conjugate beam
Thus, the deflection at B is
answer
Consider the section to the right of C in conjugate beam
Thus, the deflection at C is
downward answer

Tags:
simple beam
concentrated load
moment load
point load
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
deflection of beam
Problem 656
Find the value of EI at the point of application of the 200 Nm couple in Fig. P-656.
Solution 656
From the real beam

Therefore, the deflection at C is
downward answer

Tags:
simple beam
triangular load
midspan deflection
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
deflection of beam
Problem 657
Solution 657
From the load diagram
From the moment diagram

Thus, the deflection at the midspan is
below the neutral axis answer

Tags:
moment load
M/EI diagram
conjugate beam
real beam
deflection of beam
Problem 658
For the beam shown in Fig. P-658, find the value of EI at the point of application of the couple.
Solution 658
Thus,
answer
Strain Energy Method (Castiglianos Theorem) | Beam

Deflection
Tags:
energy method
strain energy
work
Engr. Alberto Castigliano
Italian engineer Alberto Castigliano (1847 1884) developed a method of determining deflection of
structures by strain energy method. His Theorem of the Derivatives of Internal Work of
Deformation extended its application to the calculation of relative rotations and displacements between
points in the structure and to the study of beams in flexure.
Energy of structure is its capacity of doing work and strain energy is the internal energy in the structure
because of its deformation. By the principle of conservation of energy,
where denotes the strain energy and represents the work done by internal forces. The expression of
strain energy depends therefore on the internal forces that can develop in the member due to applied
external forces.
Castiglianos Theorem for Beam Deflection

For linearly elastic structures, the partial derivative of the strain energy with respect to an applied force (or
couple) is equal to the displacement (or rotation) of the force (or couple) along its line of action.
or
Where is the deflection at the point of application of force in the direction of , is the rotation at the
point of application of the couple in the direction of , and is the strain energy.
The strain energy of a beam was known to be . Finding the partial derivative of this
expression will give us the equations of Castiglianos deflection and rotation of beams. The equations are
written below for convenience.
and
Chapter 7 - Restrained Beams
Tags:
boundary conditions
fixed support
indeterminate beam
propped beam
restrained beam
Restrained Beams
In addition to the equations of static equilibrium, relations from the geometry of elastic curve are essential to
the study of indeterminate beams. Such relations can be obtained from the study of deflection and rotation of
beam. This section will focus on two types of indeterminate beams; the propped beams and the fully
restrained beams.
A propped beam is fixed at one end and propped either at the other end or at any other point along its span.
If the simple support is removed, propped beam will become cantilever beam.Fully restrained beam is fixed
at both ends as shown in the figure above.
Deflection and Rotation of Propped Beam

Unless otherwise specified, the boundary conditions of propped beams are as follows.
Deflection at both ends is zero.

Rotation at fixed support is zero.
Deflection and Rotation of Fully Restrained Beam

Unless otherwise specified, the boundary conditions of propped beams are as follows.
Deflection at both ends is zero.

Rotation at both ends is zero.
Application of Double Integration and Superposition Methods to
Restrained Beams
Tags:
moment equation
slope of beam
deflection of beam
propped beam
fully restrained beam
superposition method
double integration method
Superposition Method
There are 12 cases listed in the method of superposition for beam deflection.
Cantilever beam with...

1. concentrated load at the free end.
2. concentrated load anywhere on the beam.
3. uniform load over the entire span.
4. triangular load with zero at the free end
5. moment load at the free end.
Simply supported beam with...
1. concentrated load at the midspan.
2. concentrated load anywhere on the beam span.
3. uniform load over the entire span.
4. triangular load which is zero at one end and full at the other end.
5. triangular load with zero at both ends and full at the midspan.
6. moment load at the right support.
7. moment load at the left support.
See beam deflection by superposition method for details.
Double Integration Method

Moment at any exploratory section
Slope of the beam at any point
Deflection of beam at any point
See the deflection of beam by double integration method for details.

Problem 704 | Solution of Propped Beam
Tags:
slope of beam
deflection of beam
boundary conditions
propped beam
beam rotation
Problem 704
Find the reactions at the supports and draw the shear and moment diagrams of the propped beam shown in
Fig. P-704.
Solution by Double Integration Method

Apply boundary conditions to solve for integration constants C1 and C2:
At , , hence
At , , hence
At , , hence
answer
Solution by Superposition Method
Deflection at A is zero. Thus, the deflection due to

RA denoted by 1 is equal to the sum of deflection at B
denoted as 2 and the vertical deflection at A due to
rotation of B which is denoted by .
answer
The reaction at the simple support RA was solved by two different methods above.
answer
With value of RA known, it is now easy to solve for MC and RC.
Solving for fixed-end moment
answer
Solving for fixed-end shear

answer
Shape of Shear Diagram
1. The shear at A is RA
2. There is no load between segment BC, thus, the
shear over BC is uniform and equal to RA.
3. The load over segment CD is uniform and
downward, thus, the shear on this segment is
linear and decreasing from RA to -RC.
4. The shear diagram between BC is zero at D. The
location of D can be found by ratio and proportion
of the shear triangles of segments BD and DC.
Shape of Moment Diagram
1. The moment at A is zero.

2. The shear between AB is uniform and positive,
thus the moment between AB is linearly increasing
(straight line) from zero to aRA.
3. The moment at B is aRA which is equal to the area
of the shear diagram of segment BC.
4. The shear between BC is linear with zero at point
D, thus the moment diagram of segment BC is a
second degree curve (parabola) with vertex at D.
The parabola is open downward because the shear
from B to C is decreasing.
5. The moment at D is equal to the sum of the moment at B and the area of the shear diagram of
segment BD.
6. Finally, the moment at C is equal to the moment at D minus the area of the shear diagram of
segment DC. You can check the accuracy of the moment diagram by finding the moment at C in the
load diagram.
In the event that you need to determine the location of zero moment (for construction joint most probably),
compute for the area of the moment diagram from D to C and use the squared property of parabola to locate
the zero moment. An easier way to find the point of zero moment is to write the moment equation (similar to
what we did in double integration method above), equate the equation to zero and solve for x.
Problem 705 | Solution of Propped Beam with Increasing Load

Tags:
triangular load
deflection of beam
boundary conditions
propped beam
point of zero moment
point of zero shear
reactions of propped beam
squared property of parabola
Problem 705
Find the reaction at the simple support of the propped beam shown in Fig. P-705 and sketch the shear and
moment diagrams.
Solution of Propped Reaction by Double Integration Method
Moment at x:
Thus,
At x = 0, y = 0, thus C2 = 0
At x = L, y = 0
Thus, the deflection equation is
At x = L, y = 0
answer
Solution of Propped Reaction by the Method of Superposition
Resolve the propped beam into two cantilever beams, one with uniformly varying load and the other with
concentrated load as shown below. The concentrated load is the reaction at A.
The deflection at A is zero. Thus, by superposition method, the deflection due to triangular load is equal to
the deflection due to concentrated load.
deflection due to triangular load
deflection due to concentrated load
answer
Sketching the Shear and Moments Diagrams
From the solutions above,

Solving for reaction at B, RB
answer
Solving for moment at B, MB
answer
To Draw the Shear Diagram
1. The shear at A is equal to RA

2. The load between AB is negatively increasing
from zero at A to wo at B, thus, the slope of the
shear diagram between A and B is decreasing
from zero at A to -wo at B.
3. The load between AB is linear, thus, the shear
diagram between AB is a parabola (2nd degree
curve) with vertex at A and open downward as
stated with the decreasing slope in number 2.
4. The shear at B is equal to -RB. See the
magnitude of RB in the solution above. To
compute; shear at B = shear at A - load
between AB.
5. The shear diagram between AB is zero at C as
shown. Location of C, denoted by xC can be
found by squared property of parabola as
follows.
from left support
To Draw the Moment Diagram
1. The shear diagram from A to B is a 2nd degree curve, thus, the moment diagram between A and B
is a third degree curve.
2. The moment at A is zero.
3. Moment at C is equal to the moment A plus the area of shear diagram between A and C.
4. The moment at B is equal to -MB, see the magnitude of MB from the solution above. It is more easy
to compute the moment at B by using the load diagram instead of shear diagram. In case, you need
to solve the moment at B by the use of shear diagram; MB= MC - Area of shear between CB. You can
follow the link for an example of finding the area of shear diagram of similar shape.
5. The moment is zero at point D. To locate this point, equate the moment equation developed in
double integration method to zero.
See double integration method above for finding M.
At D, x = xD and M = 0
from left support

Problem 706 | Solution of Propped Beam with Decreasing Load
Tags:
triangular load
decreasing load
boundary conditions
propped beam
point of zero moment
point of zero shear
squared property of parabola
Example 03
The propped beam shown in Fig. P -706 is loaded by decreasing triangular load varying from wofrom the
simple end to zero at the fixed end. Find the support reactions and sketch the shear and moment diagrams
Solution by Double Integration Method
Solving for moment equation

Doing the double integration
Boundary conditions
At x = 0, y = 0, C2 = 0
At x = L, y = 0
At x = L, y' = 0
answer
Solution by Superposition Method
Decreasing triangular load is not listed in the summary

of beam loadings. It is therefore necessary to resolve
this load into loads that are in the list. In this case, the
load was resolved into uniformly distributed load and
upward triangular load as shown. The sum of such
loads is equal to the one that is given in the problem.
From the figure, it is clear that

answer
Superposition Method Using Point Load and Integration
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The reaction at the simple support RA was solved using two different methods above.
answer
Solving for vertical reaction at B
answer
Solving for moment reaction at B
answer
To Draw the Shear Diagram
1. The shear at A is equal to RA

2. The load at AB is increasing from -woat A to zero at B, thus, the slope of shear diagram from A to B
is also increasing from -wo at A to zero at B.
3. The load between AB is 1st degree (linear), thus, the shear diagram between AB is 2nd degree
(parabolic) with vertex at B and open upward.
4. The magnitude of shear at B is equal to -RB. It is equal to the shear at A minus the triangular load
between AB. See the magnitude of RB above.
5. The shear diagram from A to B will become zero somewhere along AB, the point is denoted by C in
the figure. To locate point C, two solutions are presented below.
Location of C, the point of zero shear

Point C is the location of zero shear which may also be the location of maximum moment.
By squared property of parabola
(absurd)
answer
By shear equation
Another method of solving for xC is to pass an
exploratory section anywhere on AB and sum up
all the vertical forces to the left of the exploratory
section. The location of xC is where the sum of all
vertical forces equate to zero. Consider the figure
shown to the right. Note that this figure is the
same figure we used to find the reaction RA by
double integration method shown above. The
double integration method shows the relationship
of x and y which is .
Sum of all vertical forces

At point C, FV = 0 and x = xC
(absurd)
answer
To Draw the Moment Diagram
1. The moment at simple support A is zero.

2. The shear diagram of AB is 2nd degree curve, thus, the moment diagram between AB is 3rd degree
curve.
3. The moment at C can be computed in two ways; (a) by solving the area of shear diagram between A
and C, and (b) by using the moment equation. For method (a), see the following links for similar
situation of solving a partial area of parabolic spandrel.
o Simple beam with triangular load
o Simple beam with rectangular and trapezoidal loads
The solution below is using the approach mentioned in (b). From double integration method of
solving RA, the moment equation is given by
For x = xC = 0.3292L, M = MC
4. In the same manner of solving for MC, MB can be found by using x = L. Thus,
which confirms the solution above for MB.
5. To locate the point of zero moment denoted by D in the figure, we will again use the moment
equation; now with M = 0 and x = xD.
(absurd)
answer
Problem 707 | Propped Beam with Moment Load

Tags:
moment load
boundary conditions
Problem 707
A couple M is applied at the propped end of the beam shown in Fig. P-707. Compute R at the propped end
and also the wall restraining moment.
Solution 04
The moment at any point point on the beam which is at

distance x from the left support is
By double integration method
Boundary conditions
At x = 0, y = 0; C2 = 0
At x = L, y = 0;
At x = L, y' = 0;
answer
Problem 708 | Two Indentical Cantilever Beams

Tags:
cantilever beam
identical beams
uniform load
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
answer
answer
Problem 709 | Propped Beam with Spring Support

Tags:
spring constant
propped beam
spring deflection
spring support
Example 06
The beam in Figure PB-006 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 06
Assume there is no spring support at the left end
Considering the spring reaction
answer
Problem 710 | Two simple beams at 90 degree to each other

Tags:
simple beam
concentrated load
midspan deflection
moment of inertia
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
Let
R = contact force between beams A and B
Subscript ( A ) = for upper beam
Subscript ( B ) = for lower beam
Moment of inertia
Note:
The midspan deflection of a simple beam loaded with concentrated force at the midpoint is given by
See Case No. 6 in the Summary of Beam Loadings.
The midspan of upper beam A is under 2000 lb applied load and contact force R. R will act upward at beam
A.
The lower beam B is subjected by the contact force R at midspan.
The deflections of upper beam A and lower beam B are obviously equal. R will act downward at beam B.
answer
Problem 711 | Cantilever beam with free end on top of a simple

beam
Tags:
simple beam
cantilever beam
Problem 711
A cantilever beam BD rests on a simple beam AC as shown in Fig. P-711. Both beams are of the same
material and are 3 in wide by 8 in deep. If they jointly carry a load P = 1400 lb, compute the maximum
flexural stress developed in the beams.
Solution
For cantilever beam BD

From Case No. 1 of beam loading cases, the maximum deflection at the end of cantilever beam due to
concentrated force at the free end is given by
Thus,
For the simple beam AC

The deflection at distance x from Case No. 7 of different beam loadings is
for
For , the deflection equation will become
For beam AC; P = RB, a = 8 ft, b = 4 ft, and L = 12 ft.
Solving for the contact force, RB
Determining the maximum moment

The maximum moment on cantilever beam will occur at D
The maximum moment on simple beam will occur at point B.

Maximum moment is at point B
Solving for maximum flexural stress

The bending stress of rectangular beam is given by
Thus,
answer
Problem 712 | Propped beam with initial clearance at the roller

support
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propped beam
small clearance
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:
answer
Problem 713 | Fully restrained beam with symmetrically placed

concentrated loads
Tags:
symmetrical load
midspan deflection
beam rotation
Problem 713
Determine the end moment and midspan value of EI 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 10
See Case 2 and Case 5 of superposition method:
Thus,
answer
Again, see Case 2 and Case 5 of superposition method:
answer
Problem 714 | Triangular load over the entire span of fully

restrained beam
Tags:
triangular load
fixed-end moment
Problem 714
Determine the end moments of the restrained beam shown in Fig. P-714.
Solution
For formulas, see Case 1, Case 4, and Case 5 in superposition method
answer
answer
Problem 715 | Distributed loads placed symmetrically over fully

restrained beam
Tags:
symmetrical load
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
fixed-end moment
Problem 12
Determine the moment and maximum EI for the restrained beam shown in Fig. RB-012. (Hint: Let the
redundants be the shear and moment at the midspan. Also note that the midspan shear is zero.)
Solution 12
See Case 3 and Case 5 of superposition method
Moment at the fixed support (end moment):
answer
By symmetry, maximum deflection will occur at the midspan

answer
Note:
The fixed reactions are equal to . In the FBD of half left of the beam, equates
to the uniform load; this made the vertical shear at the midspan equal to zero.
Application of Area-Moment Method to Restrained Beams

Tags:
propped beam
beam rotation
area-moment method
deviation from tangent
See deflection of beam by moment-area method for details.
Rotation of beam from A to B
Deviation of B from a tangent line through A
Problem 704 | Propped beam with some uniform load by

moment-area method
Tags:
propped beam
area-moment method
Problem 704
Find the reaction at the simple support of the propped beam shown in Figure PB-001 by using moment-area
method.
Solution
The moment at C due to reaction RA is RAL and the moment at C due to uniform load wo is wob(0.5b) = -
wob2.
The deviation at A from tangent line through C is zero. Thus,
answer
Problem 707 | Propped beam with moment load at simple
support by moment-area method
Tags:
propped beam
area-moment method
Problem 707
For the propped beam shown in Fig. P-707, solved for vertical reaction R at the simple support.
Solution
Taking the fixed support to be the moment center, the moment diagram by parts is shown to the right.
answer
Problem 719 | Propped beam with concentrated load at
midspan by moment-area method
Tags:
midspan deflection
propped beam
area-moment method
Problem 719
For the propped beam shown in Fig. P-719, determine the propped reaction R and the midspan value of EI.
Solution
Solving for the propped reaction R
answer
Solving for the midspan deflection mid
Thus,
answer
Problem 720 | Propped beam with increasing load by moment-
area method
Tags:
triangular load
propped beam
area-moment method
Problem 720
Find the reaction at the simple support of the propped beam shown in Fig. P-705 by using moment-area
method.
Solution
The moment at B due to RA is RAL and the moment at B due to triangular load is -1/6 woL2
Solution of RA by Moment-Area Method

answer

See the shear and moment diagrams here: http://www.mathalino.com/reviewer/strength-materials/problem-
705-solution-propped-beam
Problem 721 | Propped beam with decreasing load by moment-

area method
Tags:
triangular load
propped beam
area-moment method
Problem 721
By the use of moment-are method, determine the magnitude of the reaction force at the left support of the
propped beam in Fig. P-706.
Solution
Transform the triangular load into a downward uniformly distributed load and upward increasing load. We do
this so that we can easily draw the moment diagram by parts with moment center at the fixed support.
Solution of RA by Moment-Area Method

answer

See the shear and moment diagrams in this link: http://www.mathalino.com/reviewer/strength-
materials/problem-706-solution-propped-beam-decreasing-load
Problem 722 | Propped beam with moment load on the span by

area-moment method
Tags:
moment load
propped beam
area-moment method
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
answer
answer
When
See Problem 707 for propped beam with moment load at the simple support for comparison.
Problem 723 | Propped beam with uniform load over half the
span
Tags:
propped beam
uniform load
area-moment method
Problem 723
Find the reaction R and the moment at the wall for the propped beam shown in Fig. P-723.
Solution
answer
answer
Problem 724 | Propped beam with partially restrained wall
support
Tags:
propped beam
beam rotation
uniform load
area-moment method
yielding support
Problem 724
The beam shown in Fig. P-724 is only partially restrained at the wall so that, after the uniformly distributed
load is applied, the slope at the wall is upward to the right. If the supports remain at the same
level, determine .
Solution
answer
Problem 725 | Propped beam with partially restrained wall and
settling simple support
Tags:
propped beam
beam rotation
uniform load
area-moment method
yielding support
settling support
Problem 725
If the support under the propped beam in Problem 724 settles an amount , show that the propped reaction
decreases by .
Solution
The quantity is the simple reaction when there is no settlement at the propped support, thus
the reaction decreased by .
Problem 726 | Fully restrained beam with concentrated load at

midspan
Tags:
concentrated load
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
point load
area-moment method
end-moment
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
answer
answer
Problem 727 | Fully restrained beam with uniform load over the
entire span
Tags:
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
uniform load
area-moment method
end-moment
Problem 727
Repeat Problem 726 assuming that the concentrated load is replaced by a uniformly distributed load of
intensity wo over the entire length.
Solution
answer
Note that the actual bending moment is a negative moment (bending the beam downward) as shown in the
figure. The answer above is positive which indicates that our assumption of downward arrows is correct. Had
we assumed positive Mwall (upward arrows), the answer would be negative pointing out that the actual
moment is negative (or downward arrows).
answer
Problem 728 | Isosceles triangular load over the entire span of

Tags:
triangular load
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
fixed support
fixed-end moment
area-moment method
end-moment
Problem 728
Determine the end moment and maximum deflection of a perfectly restrained beam loaded as shown in Fig.
P-728.
Solution
answer
Problem 729 | Uniform load over the center part of fixed-ended

beam
Tags:
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
uniform load
fixed-end moment
Problem 729
For the restrained beam shown in Fig. P-729, compute the end moment and maximum EI.
Solution
answer
answer
Problem 730 | Uniform loads at each end of fully restrained

beam
Tags:
maximum deflection
midspan deflection
fixed-end moment
area-moment method
Problem 703
Determine the end moment and maximum deflection for a perfectly restrained beam loaded as shown in Fig.
P-730.
Solution
answer
answer
Problem 731 | Cantilever beam supported by cable at the free-

end
Tags:
cantilever beam
stress due to temperature
drop in temperature
deflection of beam
elastic curve
English units
tension rod
Problem 731
The beam shown in Fig. P-731 is connected to a vertical rod. If the beam is horizontal at a certain
temperature, determine the increase in stress in the rod if the temperature of the rod drops 90F. Both the
beam and the rod are made of steel with E = 29 106 psi. For the beam, use I = 154 in.4
Solution
Assuming complete freedom for the rod, the

deformation due to drop of temperature is...
subscript b ( b ) = refers to the beam

subscript r ( r ) = refers to the rod
Stress increase on the rod
answer
Problem 732 | Cantilever beam supported by a cable at

midspan
Tags:
cantilever beam
tension rod
deflection of beam
area-moment method
aluminum rod
steel beam
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 732
For the aluminum rod

For the steel beam
From the figure
answer
Problem 733 | Cantilever beam with moment load at the free

end and supported by a rod at midspan
Tags:
cantilever beam
area-moment method
aluminum rod
tension rod
steel beam
moment load
Problem 733
The load P in Prob. 732 is replaced by a counterclockwise couple M. Determine the maximum value of M if
the stress in the vertical rod is not to exceed 150 MPa.
Solution 733
For the aluminum rod

For the steel beam
From the figure
answer
Problem 734 | Restrained beam with uniform load over half the
span
Tags:
uniform load
fixed-end moment
area-moment method
restrained beam
beam rotation
Problem 734
Determine the end moments for the restrained beams shown in Fig. P-734.
Solution 734
The angle between tangents through A and B is zero
equation (1)
The deviation of B from a tangent line through A is zero
equation (2)
Substitute MA of equation (1) to equation (2) above
Substitute RA to equation (1)

answer
Sum up moments at right support B

see the right end of moment diagram by parts
answer
Problem 735 | Fixed-ended beam with one end not fully

restrained
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restrained beam
partially restrained beam
slope of beam
end-moment
fixed-end moment
Problem 735
The beam shown in Fig. P-735 is perfectly restrained at A but only partially restrained at B, where the slope
is woL3/48EI directed up to the right. Solve for the end moments.
Solution 735
Equation (1)
Substitute MA defined in equation (1)
From equation (1)
answer
From moment diagram by parts
answer
Problem 736 | Shear and moment diagrams of fully restrained
beam under triangular load
Tags:
triangular load
fixed support
fixed-end moment
Problem 736
Determine the end shears and end moments for the restrained beam shown in Fig. P-736 and sketch the
shear and moment diagrams.
Solution 736
Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Solving Equations (1) and (2)

answer
answer
Checking
okay!
answer
answer
To draw the shear diagram
1. VA = 352 lb
2. VB = VA + LoadAB
VB = 352 + 0
VB = 352 lb
3. There is no load between AB, thus, shear in AB is constant.
4. VC = VB + LoadBC
VC = 352 - (1/2)(8)(540)
VC = -1808 lb
5. Load between B and C is linearly decreasing from zero to -540 lb/ft, thus, shear in segment BC is a
concave downward second degree curve (parabola) with vertex at B.
6. Location of point D by squared property of parabola:
to the right of B
To draw the moment diagram
1. MA = -1152 lbft
2. MB = MA + VAB
MB = -1152 + 352(4)
MB = 256 lblbftft
3. The shear between A and B is uniform and positive, thus, the moment in AB is linear and increasing.
4. MD = MB + VBD
MD = 256 + (2/3)(xD)(352)
MD = 256 + (2/3)(3.23)(352)
MD = 1013.97 lbft
5. MC = MD + VDC
Solving for VDC
VDC = (-1/3)(8)(352 + 1808) + (1/3)(xD)(352) + 352(8 - xD)
VDC = -5760 + (1/3)(3.23)(352) + 352(8 - 3.23)
VDC = -3701.97 lb
Thus,
MC = 1013.97 - 3701.97
MC = -2688 lbft
6. The shear diagram from B to C is a parabola, thus, the moment diagram of segment BC is a third
degree curve. The value of shear from B to C decreases, thus, the slope of moment diagram
between B and C also decreases making the cubic curve concave downward.
Problem 737 | Fully restrained beam with one support settling

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fixed-end moment
settling support
Problem 737
In the perfectly restrained beam shown in Fig. P-737, support B has settled a distance below support A.
Show that MB = -MA = 6EI/L2.
Solution 737
Rotation between A and B
equation (1)
Deviation of B from tangent through A

Substitute RA defined in equation (1)
Substitute MA to equation (1)
Moment at B (See moment diagram by parts)
Thus,
okay!
Problem 738 | Fully restrained beam with moment load

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fixed-end moment
moment load
Problem 738
A perfectly restrained beam is loaded by a couple M applied where shown in Fig. P-738. Determine the end
moments.
Solution 738
Rotation of AB is zero
equation (1)
Deviation of B from a tangent line through A is zero
Substitute RA of equation (1) to the equation above

answer
From equation (1)
From moment diagram by parts
answer
Fixed-end moments of fully restrained beam

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fixed-end moment
fixed support
Summary for the value of end moments and deflection of perfectly restrained beam carrying various
loadings. Note that for values of EIy, y is positive downward.
Case 1: Concentrated load anywhere on the span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Note: only for b > a
Case 2: Concentrated load on the midspan of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Case 3: Uniformly distributed load over the entire span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Case 4: Uniformly distributed load over half the span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Case 5: Triangular load over the entire span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Case 6: Isosceles triangle loadings over the entire span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Value of EIy
Case 7: Moment load anywhere on the span of fully restrained beam
End moments
Case 8: Fully restrained beam with one support settling
End moments
Chapter 8 - Continuous Beams
Continuous beams are those that rest over three or more supports, thereby having one or more redundant
support reactions.
These section includes

1. Generalized form of three-moment equation
2. Factors for three-moment equation
3. Application of the three-moment equation
4. Reactions of continuous beams
5. Shear and moment diagrams of continuous beams
6. Continuous beams with fixed ends
7. Deflection determined by three-moment equation
8. Moment distribution method
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available in this site.
The Three-Moment Equation

The three-moment equation gives us the relation between the moments between any three points in a
beam and their relative vertical distances or deviations. This method is widely used in finding the
reactions in a continuous beam.
Consider three points on the beam loaded as shown.

From proportions between similar triangles:
equation (1)
Values of t1/2 and t3/2
Substitute t1/2 and t3/2 to equation (1)

Multiply both sides by 6
Distribute 1/EI
Combine similar terms and rearrange
If E is constant this equation becomes,
If E and I are constant then,
For the application of three-moment equation to continuous beam, points 1, 2, and 3 are usually
unsettling supports, thus h1 and h3 are zero. With E and I constants, the equation will reduce to
Factors for the three-moment equation

The table below list the value of and for different types of loading.
Type of Loading
Concentrated load anywhere on the span.
Concentrated load at the midspan.

Uniform load over the entire span.
Increasing triangular load on the whole span.
Decreasing triangular load on the whole span.
Isosceles triangular load over the entire span.
Moment load at any point on the span.

General uniform loading.
Problem 813 | Continuous Beam by Three-Moment Equation
Tags:
triangular load
point load
three-moment equation
three-moment equation factors
uniform load
continuous beam
moment over the support
Problem 813
Determine the moment over the support R2 of the beam shown in Fig. P-813.
Solution 813
Where
Thus,
answer
Problem 814 | Continuous Beam by Three-Moment Equation

Tags:
triangular load
three-moment equation
three-moment equation factors
English units
continuous beam
moment over the support
Problem 814
Find the moment at R2 of the continuous beam shown in Fig. P-814.
Solution 814
Where
Thus,
answer
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My suggestion is use the Three Moment Equation to be more easy.
Here is the formula/equation :
MaL1 + Mb(L1 + L2) + McL2 + 6Aa/L1 + 6Ab/L2 = 6EI (h1/L1 + h2/L2)
where :
Ma, Mb & Mc = moments at points A, B & C
L1 & L2 = spans between supports
6Aa/L1 & 6Ab/L2 = (WL^3)/4 (W = uniform load)
h1, & h2 = deflections

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What are the different types of beams?

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What are shear and moment diagrams used for?

What are shear and moment diagrams used for?

Chapter 4 - Shear and Moment in Beams

Statically Determinate Beams

Statically Indeterminate Beams

Shear and Moment Diagrams

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From the load diagram:

To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. In segment AB, the shear is uniformly

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. The equation MAB = -30x is linear, at x = 0,

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To draw the shear diagram:

1. At segment AB, the shear is uniformly

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = 1900x is linear; at x = 0, MAB = 0; at

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1. For segment AB, VAB = 114 - 10x is linear;

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = 114x - 5x2 is a second degree curve

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. VAB = 670 - 60x for segment AB is linear;

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = 670x - 30x2 for segment AB is a

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1. For segment AB, the shear is uniformly

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. For AB, MAB = 20x; at x = 0, MAB= 0; at x =

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. VAB = 90 - 50x is linear; at x = 0, VBC = 90

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = 90x - 25x2 is second degree; at x =

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. VAB = -wox for segment AB is linear; at x = 0,

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = -wox2 is a second degree curve; at x = 0,

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. V = - wo x2 / 2L is a second degree curve; at x = 0, V = 0; at x = L, V = - woL.

1. M = - wo x3 / 6L is a third degree curve; at x = 0, M = 0; at x = L, M = - 1/6 woL2.

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. V = wox2/2L - wox is a concave upward second degree

To draw the Moment diagram:

1. M = -wox2/2 + wox3/6L is in third degree; at x = 0, M = 0;

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To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. 800 lb of shear force is uniformly distributed

To draw the Moment Diagram:

1. MAB = 800x is linear; at x = 0, MAB= 0; at x = 2

To draw the Shear Diagram:

1. VAB = -100x is linear; at x = 0, VAB = 0; at

To draw the Moment Diagram: