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 × 106 psi.
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 EIδ under the 100-lb load?