Question: A bridge is modelled by a 4 th order differential equation. The bridge made up of steel, on simple supports. The loading has three parts.

A bridge is modelled by a 4th order differential equation. The bridge made up of steel, on simple supports.
The loading has three parts.
, Its own weight, W
An upward wind force acting under the bridge expressed by
F=-122x4.5e-12(x-)2,=1,=150
Equal magnitude upward point forces due to hangers, evenly distributed, each as W/10.
The modulus of elasticity E=200GPa
The density is =7850kgm3
g=9.81ms2
a=200m
b=20m
h=4m
L=1000m
I=112bh3
The beam differential equation is
EIwiv-Pw''=F
EIwiv-Pw''=0
and there are 4 BC's (simply supported).
F is the vertical external force including the weight to be calculated from the given data. P is the axial tensile force acting on the beam (suppose there is so)P=W5
Solve the differential equation (find the deflection of the beam) using Green's function for
a) axial force case
b) no axial force case.
Hint:
Use the Green's function for the weight
Use the Green's function for the wind lift force
Use the Green's function for the (4) point hanger forces separately.
Use superposition principle due to linearity of differential equation
Express the effects of all forces including the weight, separately 0
Express the total effect of all forces including the weight
Find the maximum displacement, slope, bending moment and shear force, and their locations in the bridge
Send the computer codes.
A bridge is modelled by a 4 th order differential

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