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Castigliano S Theorem PDF
Castigliano S Theorem PDF
U
P
Where is the deflection, U is the strain energy and P is the
force (or torque) at a certain point.
Variations
Different loading conditions require different strain energies.
For axial loading:
L
2
L P dx
U 0 2 EA
L
2
L M dx
U 0 2 EI
L
2
L T dx
U 0 2 GJ
L T dx
2
0
T 2 GJ
With J d
4
32
L T dx T
2 2
L L Tdx
0 dx
T 2 GJ 0 T 2 GJ
0 GJ
TL 82
.5305 mm
GJ
120 10
9 4
. 04
32
Examples
Imagine having a beam with a changing cross section shown
below, with an initial height of 3 m and a final height of 1 m,
with a constant base length of 2 m. The beam has a length of
6 m, with a Youngs Modulus of 120 GPa, and a force is applied
with magnitude P=10 kN.
Examples
We will use Castiglianos Theorem applied for bending to solve
for the deflection where M is applied.
L M dx
2
0
P 2 EI
h f hi 1
h( x) x hi x3
L 3
Examples
Continuing example:
And so the moment of inertia, as a function of x, is:
1 1 1
I (x) bh ( 2 )( x 3)
3 3
12 12 3
1.311 m
Summary
After viewing this tutorial, you should be confident in: