Question: You are required to identify and analyze an example for application of beam in real life. The analysis should include (but not limited to)

You are required to identify and analyze an example for application of

You are required to identify and analyze an example for application of beam in real life. The analysis should include (but not limited to) the followings: a. Provide schematic diagrams/photos that show application of a beam in real life. Explain function of the beam for the selected application. b. Identify and determine: i) ii) iii) Boundary conditions of the beam (support for the beam such as fixed to the wall, supported by rollers and etc.). External loads that act onto the beam. Show all the calculations performed in order to estimate the external loads. Properties of the beam (such as Young's modulus, yield/ultimate stress, cross section of the beam, dimensions of the beam and etc.). c. Use the Castigliano's theorem (energy method) and: i) ii) Calculate the reactions (reaction moment, reaction force, etc). Use Castigliano's theorem if the chosen problem is statistically indeterminate. Determine deformation at the critical point of the beam. d. Calculate and show that the beam is safe and can withstand the load. List down all the assumptions made. Draw all the relevant free body diagrams.

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