ME 345 Homework 3 Due date: 04.01.

2019

1. For the cantilever beam shown, determine the deflection and slope at B using integration
method.

2. For the cantilever beam shown, determine the slope and the deflection at point A using moment
area method. (E = 200 GPa)

3. For the cantilever beam shown, determine the reaction at the roller support and the deflection at
point C.

4. A 1.2 mm gap exists between the ends of the cantilever bars AB and CD, before the uniformly
distributed load w = 30 kN/m is applied. Determine the reaction at A and D. (E = 105 GPa)
ME 345 Homework 3 Due date: 04.01.2019

5. Determine the strain energy for the structure shown (ACB=2000 mm2, ACD=2500 mm2, E = 72
GPa)

6. Determine the deflection of point A using energy method. (E = 200 GPa, ABC = 800 mm2,
ABD=ADC=AAB=AAC=400 mm2)