A simple beam AB of length L supports a concentrated load P at the midpoint (see figure).

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A simple beam AB of length L supports a concentrated load P at the midpoint (see figure).
(a) Evaluate the strain energy of the beam from the bending moment in the beam.
(b) Evaluate the strain energy of the beam from the equation of the deflection curve.
(c) From the strain energy, determine the deflection d under the load P.
A simple beam AB of length L supports a concentrated
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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