COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Problem Set #1

Deflection of Determinate Beams

By Double Integration Method

Problem 1: Problem 5:

Compute the midspan value of EIy for the For the overhanging beam ABCD, compute
simply supported beam carrying a (a) the value of the force P for which the
uniformly distributed load over part of its slope of the elastic curve at C is zero, and
span. (b) the corresponding value of EId at B.

Problem 2:

For the overhanging beam shown, (a)

Problem 6 to 8:
derive the equation of the elastic curve;
Determine
and (b) compute the value of EIy at the
a) the EIy’ of the elastic curve at the point
right end
with a mark y’.
b) The value of EIy at the point with mark
y.
Assume for load;
A = sum of the last four digit of your ID#
B = total letters of your complete name
(FN + LN)

Problem 6: B (KN)
Problem 3: A (KN/m)
Determine the equation of the elastic y’
curve for the overhanging beam and y
calculate the value of EIy midway between
the supports. 4m u 3m 3m

Problem 7:

A (Kips/ft) A (Kips/ft)

y’ y

Problem 4:
6 ft 4 ft 4 ft u
Determine the displacement at point B of
Problem 8:
the cantilever beam ABC. Use E = 10 GPa B (KN)
and I = 30 x 106 mm4.
A (Kips/ft)

y
u’
y
6 ft 4 ft