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Given the Load Diagram of a beam and its corresponding Moment Diagram

Load Diagram
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔

𝑅1 𝑅2

Moment Diagram
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Because of the applied loads and its own weight the beam will deflect

Load Diagram
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔

𝑅1 𝑅2

Moment Diagram
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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
𝜃 𝐴𝐵
between these two points
1
𝜃 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵
Moment Diagram 𝐸𝐼
*The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵

𝐴 𝐵
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If we were to select 2 points (A and B) on the deflected beam

And draw lines tangent to these points
THEOREM II
Load Diagram
The deviation of any point B relative
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔
to a tangent drawn to the elastic
curve at any other point A in a
direction perpendicular to the
𝑅1 𝐵 𝑅2 original position of the beam is
𝐴 𝜃 𝐴𝐵 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
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 𝑡 𝐵/ 𝐴= 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 ∗ 𝑥 𝐵
𝐸𝐼

𝐴 𝐵 *The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity

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If we were to select 2 points (A and B) on the deflected beam

And draw lines tangent to these points
THEOREM II
Load Diagram
The deviation of any point B relative
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔
to a tangent drawn to the elastic
curve at any other point A in a
direction perpendicular to the
𝑅1 𝑅2 original position of the beam is
𝐴 𝑡 𝐵/ 𝐴 𝐵 equal to the product of 1/EI
multiplied by moment of area about
B of that part of the moment
Moment Diagram 𝑥𝐵
𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑖𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 diagram between points A and B
1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 𝑡 𝐵/ 𝐴= 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵 ∗ 𝑥 𝐵
𝐸𝐼

𝐴 𝐵 *The product EI is the beam’s flexural rigidity

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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
𝐴𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔

𝑅1 𝑅2
𝐴 𝑡 𝐵/ 𝐴 𝐵

Moment Diagram 𝑥𝐵

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐴 𝑡𝑜 𝐵

𝐴 𝐵
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MOMENT DIAGRAM BY PARTS

1. Complete to load diagram (solve for the reaction at the supports)
2. Set a fixed point (which will be convenient when solving for the areas
between points in the moment diagram, and the distances of their
corresponding centroids)
3. Construct the moment diagram by parts (for each load). Plot the
corresponding moment at the fixed point due to each load
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POINTS TO CONSIDER

For cantilever beams, the deflection of points within the beam can be
obtained by taking their corresponding deviations with respect to the
tangent line drawn from the support

𝐵
𝑡 𝐴 / 𝐵 =𝛿 𝐴
𝐴
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POINTS TO CONSIDER

For simply supported beams that are loaded symmetrically, its maximum
deflection occurs at midspan. The maximum deflection is equal to the
deviation of the end support of the beam from the tangent line drawn from
the midspan

𝐴
𝑡 𝐴 / 𝐵 =𝛿𝐵
𝐵
𝐿/2
𝐿
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SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝐴 𝐵 𝐶

2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Since this beam is loaded symmetrically, the reaction on each support is

equal to half the total load applied on the beam
600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝐴 𝑅 𝐵 𝑅𝐶
𝐶
𝐴

2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

We first solve for the resultants (equivalent concentrated load) of the line
loads
600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝐴 𝑅 𝐵 𝑅𝐶
𝐶
𝐴

2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

We first solve for the resultants (equivalent concentrated load) of the line
loads
1200
600 (𝑁
2) 1200( 2𝑁)
600

𝐴 𝑅 𝐵 𝑅𝐶
𝐶
1200 𝑁 𝐴
1200 𝑁
2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
𝑃 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 =1200+1200=2400 𝑁

2400
𝑅 𝐴 =𝑅 𝐶 = =1200 𝑁
2
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Because the beam is symmetrically loaded, the maximum deflection occurs at

the midspan and projecting a tangent line here would have a slope = 0
600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝐴 𝐵𝐵 𝐶
1200 𝑁 1200 𝑁
2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Solving for the deflection at midspan, we take the deviation of point A from
the tangent line drawn from point B
600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝑡 𝐴 / 𝐵 =𝛿𝐵 𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
1200 𝑁 1200 𝑁
2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

We now construct the moment diagram by parts (fixed at B)

600 𝑁 /𝑚 600 𝑁 /𝑚

𝑡 𝐴 / 𝐵 =𝛿𝐵 𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
1200 𝑁 1200 𝑁
2𝑚 1𝑚 2𝑚
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Because of symmetry we can analyze half the beam

600 N/m 600 N/m

A B A B
1200 N 1200 N

2 m 0.5 m 2 m 0.5 m
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Constructing the moment diagram by parts (fixed at B) from point A to point

B 600 N/m

A B
1200 N

2 m 0.5 m
1200(2+0.5) = 3000 N-m
1°

2° (-600/2)(2+0.5)^2 = -1875 N-m

2° (600/2)(0.5)^2 = 75 N-m

2 m 0.5 m
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Solving for the areas of the shapes between point A and point B
600 N/m

A B
1200 N

2 m 0.5 m
3000 N-m
A1 = (1/2)(2+0.5)(3000) = 3750 N-m^2 1°
A1
A2 = (1/3)(2+0.5)(-1875) = -1562.5 N-m^2
A3 = (1/3)(0.5)(75) = 12.5 N-m^2 2° -1875 N-m
A2

2° 75 N-m
A3

2 m 0.5 m
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SOLUTION TO SAMPLE PROBLEM 2

For the given beam, find the deflection at midspan, δB (For the moment
diagram by parts, fix at B)

Now solving for the deflection at midspan, δB (tA/B)

3000 N-m A1 = 3750 N-m^2

1°
A1 A2 = -1562.5 N-m^2
2° -1875 N-m A3 = 12.5 N-m^2
A2

2° 75 N-m
A3

2 m 0.5 m

tA/B = (1/EI)((3750)(2/3)(2+0.5) + (-1562.5)(3/4)(2+0.5) + 12.5[(3/4)(0.5) + 2])

tA/B = (1/EI)(3350) N - m^3 = δB ANS
δB = (1/EI)(3350) N - m^3 ANS
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