DEFLECTION OF BEAMS: Cantilevers

• Deflection of a cantilever with a point load at the free end

Deflection of a cantilever with a point load at a distance ‘a’ from the fixed
end
Deflection of a cantilever with a UDL
Deflection of a cantilever with a UDL for a distance ‘a’ from
fixed end
Deflection of a cantilever with a UDL for a distance ‘a’ from
the free end
Deflection of a cantilever with a gradually varying
load
 BUCKLING OF COLUMNS
• Column or strut is a member subjected to axial compressive load.
• Columns: Vertical structure fixed rigidly at both ends and
subjected to axial compressive load.
• Struts: If the member of the structure is not vertical and one or
both of its ends are hinged or pinned joints.
Failure of a column
Assumptions: Euler’s column theory
Expression for crippling load when both ends of
the column are hinged
Expression for crippling load when one end of
the column is fixed and other end is free
Expression for crippling load when both ends of
the column are fixed
Expression for crippling load when one end of
the column is fixed and other end is hinged
Effective (Equivalent)length of a column