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BEAM DEFLECTIONS
ENGR. JEAN C. EBALLE
ES 126 Instructor
1
 Deflection diagrams & the elastic curve
 Elastic-beam theory
 The double integration method
 Moment-area theorems
 Conjugate-beam method
Beam Deflections
2
Deflection diagrams & the elastic
curve
 In this topic, only linear elastic material
response is considered.
 It is useful to sketch the shape of the
structure when it is loaded in order to
visualize the computed results & to
partially check the results.
3
Deflection diagrams & the elastic
curve
 This deflection diagram rep the elastic curve
for the points at the centroids of the cross-
sectional areas along each of the members.
 If the elastic curve seems difficult to
establish, it is suggested that the moment
diagram be drawn first.
 From there, the curve can be constructed.
4
Deflection diagrams & the elastic
curve
 Within the region of –ve moment, the
elastic curve is concave downward.
 Within the region of +ve moment, the
elastic curve is concave upward.
 There must be an inflection point where
the curve changes from concave down to
concave up.
5
Deflection diagrams & the
Elastic curve
6
 Draw the deflected shape of each of the
beams shown in
the roller at A allows free rotation
with no deflection while the fixed wall
at B prevents both rotation and
deflection.
7
 Draw the deflected shape of each of the
beams shown in
In Fig. (b), no rotation or deflection
occur at A & B.
9
Elastic Beam theory
 To derive then , we
look at an initially
straight beam that
is elastically
deformed by loads
applied
perpendicular to
beam’s x-axis &
lying in x-v plane of
symmetry as
shown in Fig.1 (a).
Beam Deflection 10
Differential Equation of Deflection
v
dx
dv
ds
θ
tan
dv
dx

=

cos
=
ds
dx
sin
dv
ds

=
ds
d =



 1
=
ds
d
Recall that 1/ρ is the
curvature of the beam.
Slope of the deflection curve
Beam Deflection 11
Assumptions
 Assumption 1: θ is small.
 1.
 2.
 Assumption 2: Beam is linearly elastic.
 Thus, the differential equation for the deflection curve is:

 dx
ds
dx
d
ds
d 



=
1
tan
dv
dx
 
=  
2
2
d d v
dx dx

= 
2
2
1 d v
dx

=
EI
M
=

1
2
2
d v M
dx EI
=
Beam Deflection 12
Diff. Equations for M, V, and w
 Recall from before:
 So we can write:
 Deflection curve can be found by integrating
 Bending moment equation (2 constants of integration)
 Shear-force equation (3 constants of integration)
 Load equation (4 constants of integration)
 Chosen method depends on which is more convenient.
w
dx
dV
−
= V
dx
dM
=
4
4
d v
EI w
dx
= −
3
3
d v
EI V
dx
=
2
2
d v
EI M
dx
=
Beam Deflection 13
Boundary Conditions
 Sometimes a single equation is sufficient for the entire length of the
beam, sometimes it must be divided into sections.
 Since we integrate twice there will be two constants of integration for
each section.
 These can be solved using boundary conditions.
 Deflections and slopes at supports
 Known moment and shear conditions
 
 
0
0
=
=
B
B
M
V
 
0
=
A
M  
0
=
B
M
vA
vA vB
14
The double integration method
)
(
)
(
2
2
b
dx
v
d
dx
d
a
and
dx
dv
=
=


The value of slope tanϴ = dy/dx, may therefore with only
small error
15
The double integration method
If we consider the variation in ϴ in a differential
length ds caused by bending, it is evident that
)
(c
d
ds 

=
16
2
2
1
1
dx
v
d
or
dx
d
ds
d
=

=




Because the elastic curve is very flat, ds is
practically equivalent to dx, so from eqs. (c )
and (b) we obtain
17
)
(
2
2
d
M
dx
y
d
EI =
From the relation:
EI
M
=

1
Equating the values from equations (d) and the
Above relation, we have
This is known as the differential equation of
the elastic curve of a beam. EI is constant
along the beam.
18
)
(
1 f
C
Mdx
dx
dv
EI  +
=
If the equation (e) is now integrated, we
obtain
This is the slope equation specifying the
slope value od dy/dx at any point.
19
 +
+
= 2
1 C
C
dx
Mdx
dx
dv
EI
We now integrate equation (f) to obtain
This is the required deflection equation of the
elastic curve specifying the value of v for any
value of x. the C’s there are the constant of
integration that must be evaluated from the given
conditions of the beams and its loadings.
20
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
C
x
C
x
M
v
EI
C
x
M
dx
dv
EI
M
dx
v
d
EI
o
o
o
+
+
=
+
=
=
The double integration method
21
Moment-Area theorems
22
Moment-Area theorems
 To develop the theorems, reference is made
to Fig. 8.13(a).
 If we draw the moment diagram for the
beam & then divide it by the flexural rigidity,
EI, the “M/EI diagram” shown in Fig. 8.13(b)
results.
 By equation dx
EI
M
d 





=

23
Moment-Area theorems
 d on either side of the element dx = the
lighter shade area under the M/EI diagram.
 Integrating from point A on the elastic curve
to point B, Fig 8.13(c), we have
 This equation forms the basis for the first
moment-area theorem.
/ dx
EI
M
B
A
A
B 
=

24
Moment-Area theorems
Theorem 1
The change in
slope between any
2 points on the
elastic curve
equals the area of
the M/EI diagram
between the 2
points.
AB
/ )
(
1
Area
EI
A
B =

25
Moment-Area theorems
 Theorem 2
The vertical deviation of
the tangent at a point (A)
on the elastic curve with
the tangent extended
from another point (B)
equals the “moment” of
the area under the M/EI
diagram between the 2
points (A & B).
A
B
A x
Area
EI
t .
)
(
1
AB
/ =
26
Moment-Area theorems
 It is important to realize that the moment-
area theorems can only be used to
determine the angles and deviations
between 2 tangents on the beam’s elastic
curve.
 In general, they do not give a direct
solution for the slope or displacement at a
point.
27
Moment Diagram by Parts
 The resultant bending moment at any
section caused by any load system is the
algebraic sum of the bending moments at
that section caused by each load acting
separately. This statement is expressed
algebraically by
2 Basic Principles
R
L M
M
M )
(
)
( 
=

=
28
Moment Diagram by Parts
 Where the indicates the sum of the
moments caused by all the forces to the left
of the section, and is the sum of the
moments caused by all the forces to the
right of the section.
R
L M
M
M )
(
)
( 
=

=
L
M )
(
R
M )
(
29
Conjugate-Beam method
w
dx
dV
= w
dx
M
d
=
2
2
EI
M
dx
d
=

EI
M
dx
v
d
=
2
2
wdx
V 
=  dx
wdx
M 
=
dx
EI
M







=
 dx
dx
EI
M
v 












=
30
Conjugate-Beam method
 Here the shear V compares with the
slope , the moment M compares with
the displacement v & the external load w
compares with the M/EI diagram.
 To make use of this comparison we will
now consider a beam having the same
length as the real beam but referred to as
the “conjugate beam” as shown in Fig.
8.22.

31
Conjugate-Beam method
 Fig 8.22
32
Conjugate-Beam method
 The conjugate beam is loaded with the
M/EI diagram derived from the load w on
the real beam.
 From the above comparisons, we can state
2 theorems related to the conjugate beam.
 Theorem 1
The slope at a point in the real beam is
numerically equal to the shear at the
corresponding point in the conjugate beam.
33
Conjugate-Beam method
 Theorem 2
The displacement of a point in the real beam is
numerically equal to the moment at the
corresponding point in the conjugate beam.
 When drawing the conjugate beam, it is
important that the shear & moment
developed at the supports of the conjugate
beam account for the corresponding slope
and displacement of the real beam at its
supports.
34
Conjugate-Beam method
 For example, as shown in Table 8.2, a pin or
roller support at the end of the real beam
provides zero displacement but the beam has
a non-zero slope.
35
Conjugate-Beam method
 Consequently from Theorem 1 & 2, the
conjugate beam must be supported by a pin
or roller since this support has zero moment
but has a shear or end reaction.
36
Conjugate-Beam method
 When the real beam is fixed supported, both
beam has a free end since at this end there is
zero shear & moment.
37
Conjugate-Beam method
 Corresponding real & conjugate beam
supports for other cases are listed in the
table
38
Conjugate-Beam method
 Corresponding real & conjugate beam
supports for other cases are listed in the
table
39
Conjugate-Beam method
Shear and Moment at Supports of Conjugate Beam
should account for the corresponding slope and
deflection of real beam at its supports
Double Integration Method
40
Problem 1: A simply supported beam
10 meters long carries a uniform load
of 24kN/m. Using E = 200GPa and
𝐼 = 240𝑥 106 𝑚𝑚4. Determine the
rotation in degree form of the beam at
a point 4 meters from the left support
using double integration method.
Double Integration Method
41
Problem 2: A simply supported beam
10 meters long carries a uniform load
of 24kN/m. Using E = 200GPa and
𝐼 = 240𝑥 106 𝑚𝑚4. Determine the
rotation in degree form of the beam at
a point 4 meters from the left support
using double integration method.

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  • 1. BEAM DEFLECTIONS ENGR. JEAN C. EBALLE ES 126 Instructor
  • 2. 1  Deflection diagrams & the elastic curve  Elastic-beam theory  The double integration method  Moment-area theorems  Conjugate-beam method Beam Deflections
  • 3. 2 Deflection diagrams & the elastic curve  In this topic, only linear elastic material response is considered.  It is useful to sketch the shape of the structure when it is loaded in order to visualize the computed results & to partially check the results.
  • 4. 3 Deflection diagrams & the elastic curve  This deflection diagram rep the elastic curve for the points at the centroids of the cross- sectional areas along each of the members.  If the elastic curve seems difficult to establish, it is suggested that the moment diagram be drawn first.  From there, the curve can be constructed.
  • 5. 4 Deflection diagrams & the elastic curve  Within the region of –ve moment, the elastic curve is concave downward.  Within the region of +ve moment, the elastic curve is concave upward.  There must be an inflection point where the curve changes from concave down to concave up.
  • 6. 5 Deflection diagrams & the Elastic curve
  • 7. 6  Draw the deflected shape of each of the beams shown in the roller at A allows free rotation with no deflection while the fixed wall at B prevents both rotation and deflection.
  • 8. 7  Draw the deflected shape of each of the beams shown in In Fig. (b), no rotation or deflection occur at A & B.
  • 9. 9 Elastic Beam theory  To derive then , we look at an initially straight beam that is elastically deformed by loads applied perpendicular to beam’s x-axis & lying in x-v plane of symmetry as shown in Fig.1 (a).
  • 10. Beam Deflection 10 Differential Equation of Deflection v dx dv ds θ tan dv dx  =  cos = ds dx sin dv ds  = ds d =     1 = ds d Recall that 1/ρ is the curvature of the beam. Slope of the deflection curve
  • 11. Beam Deflection 11 Assumptions  Assumption 1: θ is small.  1.  2.  Assumption 2: Beam is linearly elastic.  Thus, the differential equation for the deflection curve is:   dx ds dx d ds d     = 1 tan dv dx   =   2 2 d d v dx dx  =  2 2 1 d v dx  = EI M =  1 2 2 d v M dx EI =
  • 12. Beam Deflection 12 Diff. Equations for M, V, and w  Recall from before:  So we can write:  Deflection curve can be found by integrating  Bending moment equation (2 constants of integration)  Shear-force equation (3 constants of integration)  Load equation (4 constants of integration)  Chosen method depends on which is more convenient. w dx dV − = V dx dM = 4 4 d v EI w dx = − 3 3 d v EI V dx = 2 2 d v EI M dx =
  • 13. Beam Deflection 13 Boundary Conditions  Sometimes a single equation is sufficient for the entire length of the beam, sometimes it must be divided into sections.  Since we integrate twice there will be two constants of integration for each section.  These can be solved using boundary conditions.  Deflections and slopes at supports  Known moment and shear conditions     0 0 = = B B M V   0 = A M   0 = B M vA vA vB
  • 14. 14 The double integration method ) ( ) ( 2 2 b dx v d dx d a and dx dv = =   The value of slope tanϴ = dy/dx, may therefore with only small error
  • 15. 15 The double integration method If we consider the variation in ϴ in a differential length ds caused by bending, it is evident that ) (c d ds   =
  • 16. 16 2 2 1 1 dx v d or dx d ds d =  =     Because the elastic curve is very flat, ds is practically equivalent to dx, so from eqs. (c ) and (b) we obtain
  • 17. 17 ) ( 2 2 d M dx y d EI = From the relation: EI M =  1 Equating the values from equations (d) and the Above relation, we have This is known as the differential equation of the elastic curve of a beam. EI is constant along the beam.
  • 18. 18 ) ( 1 f C Mdx dx dv EI  + = If the equation (e) is now integrated, we obtain This is the slope equation specifying the slope value od dy/dx at any point.
  • 19. 19  + + = 2 1 C C dx Mdx dx dv EI We now integrate equation (f) to obtain This is the required deflection equation of the elastic curve specifying the value of v for any value of x. the C’s there are the constant of integration that must be evaluated from the given conditions of the beams and its loadings.
  • 22. 22 Moment-Area theorems  To develop the theorems, reference is made to Fig. 8.13(a).  If we draw the moment diagram for the beam & then divide it by the flexural rigidity, EI, the “M/EI diagram” shown in Fig. 8.13(b) results.  By equation dx EI M d       = 
  • 23. 23 Moment-Area theorems  d on either side of the element dx = the lighter shade area under the M/EI diagram.  Integrating from point A on the elastic curve to point B, Fig 8.13(c), we have  This equation forms the basis for the first moment-area theorem. / dx EI M B A A B  = 
  • 24. 24 Moment-Area theorems Theorem 1 The change in slope between any 2 points on the elastic curve equals the area of the M/EI diagram between the 2 points. AB / ) ( 1 Area EI A B = 
  • 25. 25 Moment-Area theorems  Theorem 2 The vertical deviation of the tangent at a point (A) on the elastic curve with the tangent extended from another point (B) equals the “moment” of the area under the M/EI diagram between the 2 points (A & B). A B A x Area EI t . ) ( 1 AB / =
  • 26. 26 Moment-Area theorems  It is important to realize that the moment- area theorems can only be used to determine the angles and deviations between 2 tangents on the beam’s elastic curve.  In general, they do not give a direct solution for the slope or displacement at a point.
  • 27. 27 Moment Diagram by Parts  The resultant bending moment at any section caused by any load system is the algebraic sum of the bending moments at that section caused by each load acting separately. This statement is expressed algebraically by 2 Basic Principles R L M M M ) ( ) (  =  =
  • 28. 28 Moment Diagram by Parts  Where the indicates the sum of the moments caused by all the forces to the left of the section, and is the sum of the moments caused by all the forces to the right of the section. R L M M M ) ( ) (  =  = L M ) ( R M ) (
  • 29. 29 Conjugate-Beam method w dx dV = w dx M d = 2 2 EI M dx d =  EI M dx v d = 2 2 wdx V  =  dx wdx M  = dx EI M        =  dx dx EI M v              =
  • 30. 30 Conjugate-Beam method  Here the shear V compares with the slope , the moment M compares with the displacement v & the external load w compares with the M/EI diagram.  To make use of this comparison we will now consider a beam having the same length as the real beam but referred to as the “conjugate beam” as shown in Fig. 8.22. 
  • 32. 32 Conjugate-Beam method  The conjugate beam is loaded with the M/EI diagram derived from the load w on the real beam.  From the above comparisons, we can state 2 theorems related to the conjugate beam.  Theorem 1 The slope at a point in the real beam is numerically equal to the shear at the corresponding point in the conjugate beam.
  • 33. 33 Conjugate-Beam method  Theorem 2 The displacement of a point in the real beam is numerically equal to the moment at the corresponding point in the conjugate beam.  When drawing the conjugate beam, it is important that the shear & moment developed at the supports of the conjugate beam account for the corresponding slope and displacement of the real beam at its supports.
  • 34. 34 Conjugate-Beam method  For example, as shown in Table 8.2, a pin or roller support at the end of the real beam provides zero displacement but the beam has a non-zero slope.
  • 35. 35 Conjugate-Beam method  Consequently from Theorem 1 & 2, the conjugate beam must be supported by a pin or roller since this support has zero moment but has a shear or end reaction.
  • 36. 36 Conjugate-Beam method  When the real beam is fixed supported, both beam has a free end since at this end there is zero shear & moment.
  • 37. 37 Conjugate-Beam method  Corresponding real & conjugate beam supports for other cases are listed in the table
  • 38. 38 Conjugate-Beam method  Corresponding real & conjugate beam supports for other cases are listed in the table
  • 39. 39 Conjugate-Beam method Shear and Moment at Supports of Conjugate Beam should account for the corresponding slope and deflection of real beam at its supports
  • 40. Double Integration Method 40 Problem 1: A simply supported beam 10 meters long carries a uniform load of 24kN/m. Using E = 200GPa and 𝐼 = 240𝑥 106 𝑚𝑚4. Determine the rotation in degree form of the beam at a point 4 meters from the left support using double integration method.
  • 41. Double Integration Method 41 Problem 2: A simply supported beam 10 meters long carries a uniform load of 24kN/m. Using E = 200GPa and 𝐼 = 240𝑥 106 𝑚𝑚4. Determine the rotation in degree form of the beam at a point 4 meters from the left support using double integration method.