Verification Manual Nodal Loads on a Cantilever Beam

2.1 Nodal Loads on a Cantilever Beam

Problem Description

Figure 1 shows the cantilever beam with a load acting on the free end. A static analysis is performed on
the model. Beam deflection at the free end of the beam, and shear stress at the constrained end of the
beam are determined. All dimensions are in inches.

P
y
480

z x

Figure 1. Cantilever Beam with Nodal Load

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x vm2_1.nas

Model Data

Finite Element Modeling

x Mesh (4 x 1): 5 nodes, 4 bar elements

Units

inch/pound/second

Model Geometry

Length: L = 480 in

Cross Sectional Properties

Area: A = 900 in2

Square Cross Section = (30 in x 30 in)
Moment of Inertia: Iy = Iz = 67500 in4

Material Properties

Young’s Modulus: E = 30.0 E+6 psi

Boundary Conditions

One end of the beam is constrained in all translations and rotations. A load P = 50,000 lb force in the
negative Y-direction is set at the free end of the beam.

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