Problem:

A cantilever beam 4m long carries a

uniform load of 3.5kN/m over a portion 1.5m
from the free end. E= , I= .
a) Determine the rotation at free end.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES b) Determine the deflection at the free
end.

Deflection of Beams Problem:

-deformation of a beam is usually Using Virtual Load Method, compute the
expressed in terms of its deflection from its horizontal deflection and rotation at point C of
original unloaded position. the loaded frame shown in the figure.
E= ,I=
Methods of Determining Beam Deflection
1. Double Integration Method
2. Area-Moment Method
3. Castigliano’s Theorem
4. Conjugate Beam Method
5. Virtual Work Method
6. Three Moment Equation
7. Moment Distribution Method
8. Slope Deflection Method

Problem: Problem:
For a 10m simply supported beam loaded Compute the vertical and horizontal
with 50 kN/m in its span and 60kN concentrated deflection at point F of truss loaded as shown
load at the middle. Compute the rotation and using:
deflection at 4.5m from the left support. E= ,
E= ,I= Area of All Members = 300

a) Double integration method

b) Castigliano’s Theorem
c) Area-Moment Method
e) Conjugate Method

Prepared By: Engr. Morris R. Tomines 1
 Problem:
A continuous beam has two spans, the left
span being 4 m long and the right span is 6m
long. The beam is retrained at the leftmost
support, hinged at the interior support, and a
roller at the rightmost support. The beam carries
a concentrated load of 40kN at the middle of
the 4m span and a uniform load of 5kN/m
throughout the 6m span.
a) Determine the moment supports?
b) Determine the all the vertical reactions.
Use Three-Moment, Moment Distribution and
Slope Deflection Method.

Problem:
Compute the horizontal reaction at point A
of the frame loaded as shown. EI of the columns
and beam are equal and neglect sidesway.

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GOD BLESS TO ALL!!!

Prepared By: Engr. Morris R. Tomines 2