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Deflection of Cantilever Beams | Area-Moment Method
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.
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Solution to Problem 632 | Moment Diagrams by Parts
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.)

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Solution to Problem 630 | Moment Diagrams by Parts
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.)
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Solution to Problem 621 | Double Integration Method
Problem 621
Determine the value of EIδ 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.)
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Solution to Problem 620 | Double Integration Method
Problem 620
Find the midspan deflection δ 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.)
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Solution to Problem 619 | Double Integration Method
Problem 619
Determine the value of EIy midway between the supports for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-619.
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Solution to Problem 618 | Double Integration Method
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 the Summary of Beam Loadings (link inactive for a moment).
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Solution to Problem 614 | Double Integration Method
Problem 614
For the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-614, calculate the slope of the elastic curve over the right support.
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Solution to Problem 608 | Double Integration Method
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.
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Solution to Problem 607 | Double Integration Method
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.
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