45.

Slope and Deflection of Beams

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( a ) Deflection

y = 8 positive upwards

+a XEI
( e ) Loading Upward loading positive

. , : . i

Fig. 5.4. Sign conventions for load, S.F., B.M., slope and deflection.
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5.2. Direct integration method

If the value ofthe B.M. at any point on a beam is known in terms of x, the distance along the beam, and provided that the equation applies along the complete beam, then integration of eqn. (5.4a) will yield slopes and deflections at any point, i.e.

=EI,

or

y=

Is(
w

d2Y and - = dx dy dx Z d x ) dx + A x

s"
+B

--dx+A El

where A and B are constants of integration evaluated from known conditions of slope and deflection for particular values of x.

(a) Cantilever with concentrated load at the end (Fig. 5.5)

Fig. 5.5.