TEOSTRC VIBE T2 WK05.1 Area Moment Method

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SOLVING FOR AN UNKNOWN VARIABLE

In solving for unknown variables, the number of equations (independent of
each other) should be at least equal to the number of unknowns
Example: Solve for the unknown variable x

1
3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6 1
2
Since we have only one unknown variable, we can solve for the value of x
using the given equation
Note: number of unknown variables = number of available equations

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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
3 2𝑥 2 − 4 6 In solving for x, think of the equation

as a scale such that both sides of the
2 equation must remain balanced
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
3 2𝑥 2 − 4 6 +2 What was done on the left side of the

+2 equation should also be done on the
2 right side of the equation
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
For the fraction 1/2 to be unity, we need to multiply this by 2
2 ∗ 3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
Keeping the equation balanced, we do the same on the right side of the
equation
2∗3 2𝑥 2 − 4
3(2𝑥 4) = 12
=6∗2
2
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
To cancel out the 3, we divide both sides by 3
2𝑥 2 − 4)
(2𝑥
3(2𝑥 4 ==412
4
=
3 3
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
This time adding 4 on both sides of the equation
2𝑥 2 +
−
=048 +
= 48
4= 4 + 4
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
Now dividing by 2
𝑥2 = 8
2𝑥 4
=
2 2
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3 2𝑥 2 − 4
=6
2
And finally, taking the square root of both sides
𝑥 2==24 4𝐴𝑁𝑆
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Example: Solve for the unknown variables x and y

1 2
3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15 1
This time we have two unknown variables, x and y

We cannot solve for them using the given equation alone
We need at least one more equation (independent of the first)
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1 2
3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15 1
Say we have another equation (independent to the first) that expresses

these two variables
𝑥+𝑦 =9 2
We can now solve for the variables x and y, since the number of equations is
equal to the number of unknowns
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3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15
We first select between the two equations, and express one variable in
terms of the other
𝑥+𝑦 =9
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3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15
For this example we will choose the second equation, and express the y–
variable in terms of the x–variable
𝑥+𝑦−
= 𝑥9 =
−𝑥9−𝑥
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3𝑥 + 𝑦9=−15
𝑥 = 15
We then substitute this to the value of “y” in the other equation
𝑦 =9−𝑥
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3𝑥 + 9 − 𝑥 = 15
We can now first solve for the value of x
3𝑥 + 9 − 𝑥 = 15
3𝑥 + 9 − 𝑥 = 15
2𝑥 + 9 = 15
2𝑥 +
= 96 − 9 = 15 − 9
2𝑥𝑥=63 𝐴𝑁𝑆
=
2 2
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3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15 𝑥=3
We can now determine the value of “y” by substituting the value of “x” in
any of the two equations
𝑦 =9−𝑥
For convenience we will choose the second equation

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3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 15 𝑥=3
We can now determine the value of “y” by substituting the value of “x” in
any of the two equations
𝑦 =9−𝑥
𝑦 =9−3
𝑦=6 𝐴𝑁𝑆
Checking this
3𝑥
3 93+15
+
𝑦
66==
1515
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In relation to structural analysis, in most cases we need to determine the

reaction forces at the supports
𝐹𝑥
Roller Support
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In relation to structural analysis, in most cases we are interested in

determining the reaction forces at the supports
𝐹𝑦
𝑅𝑦
Roller Support
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𝑀
𝑅𝑦
Roller Support
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𝐹𝑥
𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑦
Roller Support Pinned Support

no. of reactions = 1
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𝐹𝑦
𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦

REFRESHER

𝑅𝑥
𝑀
𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦

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𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑥 𝐹𝑥
𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦
Roller Support Pinned Support Fixed Support

no. of reactions = 1 no. of reactions = 2
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𝐹𝑦
𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦

no. of reactions = 1 no. of reactions = 2
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𝑅𝑥
𝑅𝑥
𝑀𝑅 𝑀
𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦 𝑅𝑦

no. of reactions = 1 no. of reactions = 2 no. of reactions = 3
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Applying the principles of statics, there are 3 equations that we can use that
satisfy the conditions of equilibrium
෍ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 ෍ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ෍𝑀 = 0
If the structural element/system being analyzed has more than 3 unknowns, it

is then considered as an Indeterminate element/system. This means that the
3 equations of equilibrium aren’t enough to be able to determine all of the
unknowns
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Example: Given a simply supported beam
𝑅𝐴𝑥
𝐴 𝐵
𝑅𝐴𝑦 𝑅𝐵𝑦
The unknown reactions of this beam

2 reactions at point A (pinned support)
1 reaction at point B (roller support)
This beam has a total of 2 + 1 = 3 unknown reactions
Since the number of unknowns is equal to the number of available equations

(3 equations of equilibrium), this is a Determinate beam
Note: simply supported beams have pinned–roller supports

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Example: Given a similar beam, but this time the support at B is fixed
𝑅𝐴𝑥 𝑅𝐵𝑥
𝐴 𝐵
𝑅𝐴𝑦 𝑅𝐵𝑦 𝑀𝐵
The unknown reactions of this beam

2 reactions at point A (pinned support)
3 reactions at point B (fixed support)
This beam has a total of 2 + 3 = 5 unknown reactions
Since the number of unknowns is more than the number of available equations
(3 equations of equilibrium), this is an Indeterminate beam
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In the succeeding topics we will learn a few methods used to analyze

indeterminate beams
We will first apply these principles on determinate beams in order for us to be

familiar with their procedures and concepts
GUIDE TO
AREA MOMENT METHOD
TEOSTRC
Engr. Inigo Calixto
GUIDE TO AREA MOMENT METHOD
DEFLECTION, δ
The displacement resulting from an applied force
Example: Given a cantilever beam, having an applied load, P at point C

Due to the downward force P, the cantilever beam will deflect as shown
𝑃
𝛿𝐴 = 0
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
At point A, the deflection is zero since the support prevents displacement

at that location
DEFLECTION, δ

𝑃
𝛿𝐵
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
The deflection at point B is equal to the displaced distance by point B

from its initial state
DEFLECTION, δ

𝑃
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝛿𝐶
The maximum deflection is at point C, which is also equal to the

displaced distance by point C from its initial state
MOMENT OF AREAS
Practically similar to taking the moment of a force but this time we are
using the Areas of shapes instead of Forces
Example: Given a moment diagram of a beam

Say the area of the triangular shape = ΔA
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 3𝑚
What is the Moment of the Area of this shape at point A?

MOMENT OF AREAS

𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 3𝑚
𝑀𝐴 = ∆
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎
𝐴 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
The Moment of the Area of this shape at point A is equal to its area
multiplied by the corresponding moment arm
MOMENT OF AREAS

22𝑏3
3ҧ
2𝑚
𝑥
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 3𝑚
𝑀𝐴 = ∆𝐴 4
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
2 +2
And the moment arm is the distance between the point and the center
of the shape (with respect to the horizontal)
Given two points on a deflected beam

A B
tB/A
tB/A – The deviation of point B to the tangent drawn from point A
A B
tA/B
tA/B – The deviation of point A to the tangent drawn from point B
A B
θAB
θAB – The change in slope between tangents drawn from points A and B
RULE OF SIGN
tB/A
A B
tB/A A B
Positive deviation: Negative deviation:

B located above reference B located below reference
tangent tangent
A B θAB
θAB A B
Positive change of slope: Negative change of slope:

θAB is counter clockwise θAB is clockwise from left
from left tangent tangent
Given the Load Diagram of a beam and its corresponding Moment Diagram
Load Diagram
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔
𝑅1 𝑅2
Moment Diagram
Because of the applied loads and its own weight the beam will deflect
Load Diagram
𝑅1 𝑅2
Moment Diagram
If we were to select 2 points (A and B) on the deflected beam

And draw lines tangent to these points
Load Diagram THEOREM I

𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 The change in slope between
tangents drawn to the elastic curve
at any two points A and B is equal to
the product of 1/EI multiplied by the
𝑅1 𝐴 𝐵 𝑅2 area of the moment diagram
𝜃𝐴𝐵 between these two points
1
Moment Diagram 𝜃𝐴𝐵 = 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵
𝐸𝐼
*The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵
𝐴 𝐵

THEOREM II
Load Diagram
The deviation of any point B relative
to a tangent drawn to the elastic
curve at any other point A in a
direction perpendicular to the
𝑅1 𝐴 𝐵 𝑅2 original position of the beam is
𝜃𝐴𝐵 equal to the product of 1/EI
multiplied by moment of area about
B of that part of the moment
Moment Diagram
diagram between points A and B
1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 𝑡𝐵/𝐴 = 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 ∗ 𝑥ҧ 𝐵
𝐸𝐼
𝐴 𝐵 *The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity

THEOREM II
Load Diagram
The deviation of any point B relative
to a tangent drawn to the elastic
curve at any other point A in a
direction perpendicular to the
𝑅1 𝐴 𝑅2 original position of the beam is
𝑡𝐵/𝐴 𝐵 equal to the product of 1/EI
multiplied by moment of area about
B of that part of the moment
Moment Diagram 𝑥ҧ 𝐵
𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑖𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 diagram between points A and B
1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 𝑡𝐵/𝐴 = 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 ∗ 𝑥ҧ 𝐵
𝐸𝐼
𝐴 𝐵 *The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity
To simplify the calculations for the areas and centroids in the moment diagram,
we break it down into parts using shapes that are easier to solve
Load Diagram
𝑅1 𝐴 𝑅2
𝑡𝐵/𝐴 𝐵
Moment Diagram 𝑥ҧ 𝐵
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵
𝐴 𝐵
MOMENT DIAGRAM BY PARTS

This method allows us to divide the moment diagram into parts such
that their areas and centroids can easily be identified; this permits
simple numerical calculations to replace integrations
Moment Diagram Moment Diagram

by parts
Area? Centroid?
The following table can be used in the construction of the moment diagram
by parts. It also includes formulas to determine the area and centroid of
certain shapes
𝑏ℎ
𝑇𝑌𝑃𝐸 𝑂𝐹 𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷𝐼𝑁𝐺 𝑀𝑂𝑀𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝐷𝐼𝐴𝐺𝑅𝐴𝑀 𝐴𝑅𝐸𝐴 =
𝑛+1
𝑀 𝑏=𝐿
𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ
𝐿
ℎ = −𝑀
𝑛 = 0°
𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
2 2
𝑃
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 2
𝑛 = 1° ℎ = −𝑃𝐿
2𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
3 3
0° 𝜔
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 2° 3
𝜔𝐿2
3𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ ℎ = −
4 4 2
𝑏ℎ
𝑛+1
𝜔
1° 𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 3° 𝜔𝐿2 4
ℎ=−
6
4𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
5 5
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 4° 𝜔𝐿2 5
ℎ=−
12
5𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
6 6
SAMPLE PROBLEM 1
For the given beam
1. Construct its moment diagram by parts (fix at point C)
2. What is the deviation of point C from a tangent line drawn from
point A, tC/A
3. What is the deviation of point D from a tangent line drawn from
point A, tD/A
4. What is the deflection at point C, δC
600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 1

For the given beam
We first complete the load diagram by solving for the reactions at the
supports
600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
𝑅𝐴 𝑅𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

For the given beam
Converting the varying line load to its equivalent concentrated load
600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
𝑅𝐴 𝑅𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

For the given beam
Converting the varying line load to its equivalent concentrated load
22𝑏3
900 𝐾𝑁
3 600
2𝑚
3
2
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
𝑅𝐴 𝑅𝐷
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

For the given beam
Applying the equations of equilibrium, we take the sum of the moment of

forces at point A
900 𝐾𝑁
2𝑚
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
𝑅𝐴 𝑅600
𝐷 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
0 = ෍ 𝑀𝐴
0 = 900 2 + 2 − 𝑅𝐷 2 + 3 + 1
0 = 3600 − 𝑅𝐷 6
6 600
𝑅𝐷 = = 3600
𝑁

For the given beam
Now taking the sum of all the vertical forces
900 𝐾𝑁
2𝑚
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300𝑅𝑁
𝐴 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
0 = ෍ 𝐹𝑦
0 = 𝑅𝐴 − 900 + 600
0 = 𝑅𝐴 − 300
300 𝑁 = 𝑅𝐴

For the given beam
Now knowing the support reactions, we return the beam to its original state
of loading
900 𝐾𝑁
2𝑚
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

For the given beam
Now knowing the support reactions, we return the beam to its original state
of loading
600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
We can now construct the moment diagram by parts

600 𝑁
Note that beam is subjected 1 2
3
to 3 external loads
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

600 𝑁
We will now plot the moment
of these forces at point C
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

600 𝑁
We can use the table to determine
the corresponding moment
For each load type 𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝑏ℎ
𝑛+1
𝑀 𝑏=𝐿
𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ
𝐿
ℎ = −𝑀
𝑛 = 0°
Note that for
𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
2 2 downward forces, the
Concentrated load moment is negative
𝑃
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 2
𝑛 = 1° ℎ = −𝑃𝐿
2𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
3 3
0° 𝜔
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 2° 3
𝜔𝐿2
4 4 2

600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝐴 𝐶
300 𝑁
1500
300 2𝑁𝑚
+3
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝑏ℎ
𝑛+1
𝜔
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 3° 𝜔𝐿2 4
ℎ=−
6
4𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
Line load (varying) 5 5
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 4° 𝜔𝐿2 5
ℎ=−
12
5𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
6 6

600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝐴 𝐶
300 𝑁
600 𝑁 1500 𝑁𝑚
𝐵 𝐶
2
−900 𝑁𝑚
−600(3 )
6
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝑏ℎ
𝑛+1
𝑀 𝑏=𝐿
𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ
𝐿
ℎ = −𝑀
𝑛 = 0°
Note that for
𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
2 2 downward forces, the
Concentrated load moment is negative
𝑃
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 2
𝑛 = 1° ℎ = −𝑃𝐿
2𝑏ൗ 𝑏ൗ
3 3
0° 𝜔
𝑏=𝐿 𝑏ℎ
𝐴=
𝐿 𝑛 = 2° 3
𝜔𝐿2
4 4 2

600 𝑁
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
300 𝑁 600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝐴 𝐶
300 𝑁
600 𝑁 1500 𝑁𝑚
1
600 𝑁𝑚
𝐵 𝐶
−900 𝑁𝑚
𝐶 𝐷
600 𝑁
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

The beam’s moment diagram by parts

1500 𝑁𝑚
600 𝑁𝑚
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷
−900 𝑁𝑚
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

point A, tC/A
Since we will be taking the moments of areas, we can initially take the areas
of the shapes in the moment diagram by parts
1500 𝑁𝑚 2 + 3 1500
𝐴1 = 3750 𝑁𝑚2
2
600 𝑁𝑚
A1 3 −9002
A3
𝐴2 = −675 𝑁𝑚
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶 𝐷 4
A2
−900 𝑁𝑚 1 600
𝐴3 = 300 𝑁𝑚2
2
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚

point A, tC/A
Now solving for tC/A, we take the moment of areas in the moment diagram
that are between point A and point C
1500 𝑁𝑚
𝐴1 = 3750 𝑁𝑚2
600 𝑁𝑚
A1
A3
𝐴2 = −675 𝑁𝑚2
𝐴 𝐵 A2
𝐶 𝐷
−900 𝑁𝑚
𝐴3 = 300 𝑁𝑚2
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
𝑡𝐶/𝐴 = 1/𝐸𝐼 3750 5/3 + −675 3/5
5845
𝑡𝐶/𝐴 = 𝑁𝑚3 𝐴𝑁𝑆
𝐸𝐼

3. What is the deviation of point D from a tangent line drawn from
point A, tD/A
In solving for tD/A, we now take the moment of areas in the moment diagram
that are between point A and point D
1500 𝑁𝑚
𝐴1 = 3750 𝑁𝑚2
600 𝑁𝑚
A1
A3
𝐴2 = −675 𝑁𝑚2
𝐴 𝐵 A2
𝐶 𝐷
−900 𝑁𝑚
𝐴3 = 300 𝑁𝑚2
2𝑚 3𝑚 1𝑚
9120 3
5 3 2 1
𝑡𝐷/𝐴 = 1/𝐸𝐼 𝑁𝑚
3750𝐴𝑁𝑆+ 1 + −675 + 1 + 300
𝐸𝐼 3 5 3

Note that for this case the deflection at point C is not equal to tC/A
𝐴 𝛿𝐶 𝐷
𝐶
𝑡𝐶/𝐴

However, we can use tC/A and tD/A to construct similar triangles which we can
use in obtaining the deflection at point C
𝐴 𝛿𝐶 𝐷
𝐶
𝑡𝐶/𝐴 𝑡𝐷/𝐴

However, we can use tC/A and tD/A to construct similar triangles which we can
use in obtaining the deflection at point C
25𝑚
+3 1𝑚
𝑡𝐶/𝐴 + 𝛿𝐶 𝑡𝐷/𝐴

By ratio and proportion
5𝑚 1𝑚 𝑡𝐶/𝐴 + 𝛿𝐶 𝑡𝐷/𝐴
=
5 5+1
5845/𝐸𝐼 + 𝛿𝐶 9120/𝐸𝐼
=
𝑡𝐶/𝐴 + 𝛿𝐶 𝑡𝐷/𝐴 5 6
5 9120/𝐸𝐼
5845/𝐸𝐼 + 𝛿𝐶 =
6
5 9120/𝐸𝐼
𝛿𝐶 = − 5845/𝐸𝐼
6
1755
𝛿𝐶 = 𝑁𝑚3 𝐴𝑁𝑆
𝐸𝐼
END

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Roller Support Pinned Support

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