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Theory of Structures

D e fle c tio n

The deformation of a beam is usually expressed in

TH EO R Y O F terms of its deflection from its original unloaded
position. The configuration assumed by the
deformed neutral surface is known as the “elastic
S TR U C TU R ES curve of the beam”.

Engr. Morris R. Tomines

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Statically Determinate Beams Statically Indeterminate Beams

1. Double Integration Method 1. Three‐Moment Equation
2. Area‐Moment Method 2. Moment Distribution Method
3. Castigliano’s Theorem 3. Slope Deflection Method
4. Conjugate Beam Method
5. Virtual Work Method

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Find the deflection at 4.5m A cantilever beam 4m long

from point A. E = 200,000MPa, carries a uniform load of 3.5kN/m
I = 240x10⁶ mm⁴ . over a portion 1.5m from the
Using: free‐end. E = 200,000 MPa, I = 30x10⁶ mm⁴ .
1.1 Double Integration Method a. Determine the rotation at free end.
b. Determine the deflection at the free end.
1.2 Castigliano’s Theorem
1.3 Area – Moment Method
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1.4 Conjugate Beam Method

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Using Virtual Load Method, Compute the vertical and

compute the deflection horizontal deflection at
(horizontal) and rotation point F of truss loaded as
at point C of the frame loaded shown using: E = 150 GPa,
as shown. A = 300mm² for all members.
E = 200 GPa, I = 50x10⁶ mm⁴.

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A continuous beam has two spans, the left span being 4m long Compute the horizontal reaction
and the right span is 6m long. The beam is restrained at the left
at point A of the frame loaded
most support, hinged at the interior support and a roller at the
right most support. The beam carries a concentrated load of 40 as shown. EI of the columns
kN at the middle of the 4m span and a uniform load of 5 kN/m and beam are equal and neglect
throughout the 6m span. sidesway.
a. Determine the moment supports.
b. Determine all the vertical reactions.
Use 3‐moment, MDM and slope deflection method.
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