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.)

Solution 632
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ΣM B = 0 ΣMB=0
3R 1 + 200(1) = 800(2)(2) 3R1+200(1)=800(2)(2)
R 1 = 1000 N R1=1000N

ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
3R 2 = 200(4) + 800(2)(1) 3R2=200(4)+800(2)(1)
R 1 = 800 N R1=800N

(Area AB ) X̄ A = 12 (2)(2000)( 43 ) + 12 (1)(800)( 73 ) − 13 (2)(1600)( 32 ) − 12 (1)(400)( 73 ) − 12 (1)(200)( 83 ) (AreaAB)X¯A=12(2)(2000)(43)+12(1)(800)(73)−13(2)(1600)(32)−12(1)(400)(73)−12(1)(200)(83)

(Area AB ) X̄ A = 1 266.67 N ⋅ m 3 (AreaAB)X¯A=1266.67N⋅m3 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