Verification Manual Nodal Loads on a Cantilever Beam

Solution Type

Static

Comparison of Results

The tabular results are given in Table 1.

Table 1. Results
Description Theory Autodesk Error (%)
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Beam Constrained End Z Shear Force Stress (psi) 5333.3 5333.3 0.0
Beam Free End T2 Translation (in) 0.9130* 0.9130 0.0

*Note: The original theoretical value of 0.9102 neglects the shear deformation. The value for shear
deformation is calculated below and added to the original theoretical value.

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VL
Shear Deformation
AG

where: V = Shear Load, L = Length of the beam, A = Shear area = 0.8333 x cross section area, and
G = modulus of rigidity

Shear deformation = 0.0028

Adding the shear deformation to the theory, T2 Translation = (Theory value + shear deformation)

T2 Translation = (0.9102 + 0.0028) = 0.9130 in

References

1. Beer and Johnston, Mechanics of Materials. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992. p.716.

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