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ENG1001 Private Study Questions Set 7 - solutions

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2.5mm
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4a)

PL / 2L / 2 2
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6 EIL
 2

L  L / 2   L / 2  
2 PL3
48 EI
where L=6000m and EI= 10x1012 Nmm2
and the deflect is positive b/c the load is
upwards acting
=-0.45x10-3P mm (where Pin N))

4b)
 Px 3 P( x  a) 3 Pa 
y
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   a  L) x  where x=3000m and L=6000mm, a=1500mm,
EI  6 6 2  P=20x103N and EI= 10x1012 Nmm2

= -12.375mm
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