This document presents a study analyzing parabolic loading in fixed deep beams using a 5th order shear deformation theory. The authors develop a variationally consistent 5th order refined shear deformation theory for fixed-fixed beams. They obtain the governing differential equations and boundary conditions using the principle of virtual work. Numerical results are presented comparing displacements, stresses, and transverse shear stresses using the proposed 5th order theory versus higher-order plate and shear deformation theories and classical beam theory. The results show excellent agreement of the flexural stresses and shear stress distributions through the beam thickness between the proposed theory and other refined shear deformation theories. This validates the usefulness of the 5th order shear deformation theory.