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Solution:

Equilibrium of vertical forces:

Taking moment at A:

Substitute in equation (1)

For portion AC:

Using equation of bending moment

Integrating the above equation,

Again integrating the above equation,


For portion CB:

Using equation of bending moment

Integrating the above equation,

Again integrating the above equation,

Applying boundary conditions,


(i) At ,
From equation (3),

(ii) Substitute in equation (2) and (4)

(iii) Substitute in equation (3) and (5)


(iv) At , From equation (5),

For section AC:

For section CB:

Determine the slope at A at :

Therefore, the slope at support A is .

Determine the slope at B at :


Therefore, the slope at support B is .

Determine the deflection at midspan:

Therefore, the deflection at midspan is .

Check:

Hence OK.

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