Question: ( 4 ) Cantilever beam A B supports a point load, P , at the free end. Here is a visualization of the beam's deflected

(4) Cantilever beam AB supports a point load, P, at the free end. Here
is a visualization of the beam's deflected shape. What is the
maximum deflection of the beam? Use the integration method.
Step 1. Complete the cut FBD and write M(x).
Step 2. Write (x).,(x)=(1EI)M(x)dx, don't forget C1
Step 3. Write v(x).,v(x)=(x)dx, don't forget C2
Step 5. Solve C1 and C2.
Step 7. Check your answer.
Required check: Do all terms in the polynomial for v(x) have units of length?
Required check: The moment diagram is linear, so that makes v(x) cubic.
Do you have an x3 term in your v(x) equation?
yes
Required check: Tou have an x3 term in your v(x) equation?
Optional check: Graph your v(x) function ?1 by setting (L=10) and (PEI=0.001).
Does the plot look like your v(x) qualitative sketch (for xv(x)vmax0
( 4 ) Cantilever beam A B supports a point load,

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