Luka Vulin

Principles of Engineering
Period. 5
1/30/23
2.1.2 Beam Deflection
Scientists and Engineers are always looking for ways to make architecture less
expensive. When solving for beam deflection engineers are able to find the cheapest
yet safest way to build something like a house.

PLTW Questions
1.Done on PLTW
2. Vertical orientation≈ 5.36in
Horizontal orientation≈ 0.98in
3. Total Span=86in
4. Pre Loading Distance=9.5in
5. Applied Load Distance=7.25in
6. Beam Deflection=9.5-7.25=2.25in
7. Marley Weight=120 lbs
8.
Rearrange Equation (FL^3/48i)/Dmax=E

Substitute known values (120(86)^3/48(.98)/2.25=E

Simplify 1558337.2/2.25

Solve 692594.31111psi

9. Instructions
10.Distance between supports=86 inches
11. Pre loading Distance 9.5
12. Applied Load Distance= 8.5in
13 Maximum Beam Deflection 9.5-8.5= 1 inch
14.
Rearrange the equation △max48EI/L^3=F

Substitute known values 48*56*607.67(98)/86^3

Simplify 160074862.08/636.056

Solve 251.667875281lbs
 Luka Vulin
Principles of Engineering
Period. 5
1/30/23
15.
Substitute known values 251.667875281(86)^3/48(5.36)(285.6912)

Simplify 70126.8702/73502.6319

Solve 0.95407291395 inches

16. Calculated Deflection≈ 0.954 inches

Practice Problem
17.

Beam A B C D E F
Common
2x6 2x6 2x8 2x8 2x10 2x10
Name
Actual
Dimensions 1.5 x 5.5 1.5 x 5.5 1.5 x 7.25 1.5 x 7.25 1.5 x 9.25 1.5 x 9.25
(in.)
Vertical or
Horizontal
Orientation
Cross-Secti
onal Area 8.25 8.25 10.875 10.875 13.875 13.875
(in.2)
Moment of
Inertia 20.80 1.56 47.63 2.04 98.93 2.60
(in.4)
Beam
Deflection .50 6.66 .22 5.05 .10 3.96
(in.)
 Luka Vulin
Principles of Engineering
Period. 5
1/30/23
Excel Worksheet

These are some of the equations I used to solve the previous problems. Excel
has been an extremely helpful tool throughout this whole learning process. From using
excel often throughout the past couple assignments I was able to grasp a new skill that I
never possessed prior.
 Luka Vulin
Principles of Engineering
Period. 5
1/30/23
Conclusion Questions
1.Using a spreadsheet, create a Deflection vs. Moment of Inertia graph. What is
the relationship between moment of inertia and beam deflection?

The relationship is one that seems like it's not related, however after research I realized
that the two amounts are “ inversely proportional” meaning that their product is constant.
I also learned that this forms a shape called a hyperbola which is shown in the graph
above.

2.How could you increase the Moment of Inertia (I) of a beam without increasing
its cross-sectional area?
While making sure that the area stays the same, increase the height while
decreasing the width at the same rate. In the end the two should be inversely
proportional.