Quiz SM209

Statically indeterminate beams

Lucas Montogue

X Problems
Problem 1 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)
A propped cantilever beam AB of length L carries a concentrated load P acting
at the position shown in the figure. Solve for all reactions. What is the value of 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 ?

𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
A) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (𝐿𝐿 + 𝑎𝑎)
2𝐿𝐿2
𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
B) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (𝐿𝐿 + 𝑏𝑏)
2𝐿𝐿2
𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
C) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (𝐿𝐿 + 𝑎𝑎)
𝐿𝐿2
𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
D) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (𝐿𝐿 + 𝑏𝑏)
𝐿𝐿2

Problem 2 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)

A beam with a guided support at B is loaded by a uniformly distributed load
with intensity q. Solve for all reactions. What is the value of moment reaction 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 ?

𝑞𝑞𝐿𝐿2
A) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
12
𝑞𝑞𝐿𝐿2
B) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
6
𝑞𝑞𝐿𝐿2
C) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
3
𝑞𝑞𝐿𝐿2
D) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
2

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Problem 3 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)
A continuous beam ABC with two unequal spans, one of length L and one of
length 2L, supports a uniform load of intensity q (see figure). Solve for all reactions.
What is the value of 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 ?

13𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞
A) 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 =
16
19𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞
B) 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 =
16
23𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞
C) 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 =
16
33𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞
D) 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 =
16

Problem 4 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)

The beam shown supports a triangular load of maximum intensity 𝑞𝑞0 . Solve
for all reactions. What is the value of 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 ?

𝑞𝑞0 𝐿𝐿2
A) 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 =
96
𝑞𝑞0 𝐿𝐿2
B) 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 =
32
5𝑞𝑞0 𝐿𝐿2
C) 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 =
96
7𝑞𝑞0 𝐿𝐿2
D) 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 =
96

Problem 5 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)

A fixed-end beam AB of length L is subjected to a moment 𝑀𝑀0 acting at the
position shown in the figure. Solve for all reactions. What is the value of 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 ?

𝑀𝑀0 𝑎𝑎
A) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (3𝑏𝑏 − 𝐿𝐿)
2𝐿𝐿2
𝑀𝑀0 𝑏𝑏
B) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (3𝑎𝑎 − 𝐿𝐿)
2𝐿𝐿2
𝑀𝑀0 𝑎𝑎
C) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (3𝑏𝑏 − 𝐿𝐿)
𝐿𝐿2
𝑀𝑀0 𝑏𝑏
D) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 = (3𝑎𝑎 − 𝐿𝐿)
𝐿𝐿2

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Problem 6 (Gere & Goodno, 2009, w/ permission)
A beam ABC is fixed at end A and supported by beam DE at point B. Both
beams have the same cross-section and are made of the same material. Solve for all
reactions. What is the value of 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 ?

3𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
A) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
17
5𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
B) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
17
7𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
C) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
17
9𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃
D) 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 =
17

Problem 7 (Hibbeler, 2014, w/ permission)

Determine the force in the spring. EI is constant.

Problem 8 (Hibbeler, 2014, w/ permission)

Determine the magnitude of 𝑀𝑀0 in terms of the distributed load w and
dimension a so that the deflection at the center of the beam is zero. EI is constant.

𝑤𝑤𝑎𝑎2
A) 𝑀𝑀0 =
16
5𝑤𝑤𝑎𝑎2
B) 𝑀𝑀0 =
48
7𝑤𝑤𝑎𝑎2
C) 𝑀𝑀0 =
48
3𝑤𝑤𝑎𝑎2
D) 𝑀𝑀0 =
16

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Problem 9 (Hibbeler, 2014, w/ permission)
The steel beam and rod (E = 29 ksi) are used to support the load of 8 kip. If it is
required that the allowable normal stress for the steel is 𝜎𝜎allow = 18 ksi, and the
maximum deflection should not exceed 0.05 in., determine the smallest diameter rod
that should be used. The beam is rectangular, having a height of 5 in. and a thickness
of 3 in.

A) 𝑑𝑑 = 0.254 in.
B) 𝑑𝑑 = 0.707 in.
C) 𝑑𝑑 = 1.21 in.
D) 𝑑𝑑 = 1.72 in.

Problem 10 (Hibbeler, 2014, w/ permission)

Before the uniform load is applied on the beam, there is a small gap of 0.2 mm
between the beam and the post at B. The post at B has a diameter of 40 mm, and the
moment of inertia of the beam is I = 875(106) mm4. The post and the beam are made of
material having a modulus of elasticity of E = 200 GPa. Determine the support
reactions at A, B, and C. What is the value of the vertical reaction at A?

A) 𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 = 70 kN
B) 𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 = 100 kN
C) 𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 = 130 kN
D) 𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 = 160 kN

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Problem 11 (Philpot, 2013, w/ permission)
Steel beam (1) carries a concentrated load of P = 13 kips that is applied at
midspan, as shown in the next figure. The steel beam is supported at ends A and B by
nondeflecting supports and at its middle by simply supported timber beam (2). In the
unloaded condition, steel beam (1) touches but exerts no force on timber beam (2).
The length of the steel beam is 𝐿𝐿1 = 30 ft, and its flexural rigidity is 𝐸𝐸𝐼𝐼1 = 7.2×106 kip-
in.2. The length and the flexural rigidity of the timber beam are 𝐿𝐿2 = 2.0 ft and 𝐸𝐸𝐼𝐼2 =
1.0×106 kip-in.2, respectively. Determine the vertical reaction force that acts on the
steel beam at A and on the timber beam at C.

A) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 1.79 kips and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 2.08 kips

B) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 1.79 kips and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 5.22 kips
C) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 4.43 kips and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 2.08 kips
D) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 4.43 kips and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 5.22 kips

Problem 12 (Hibbeler, 2014, w/ permission)

The 1-in. diameter steel shaft is supported by bearings at A and C. The bearing
at B rests on a simply supported steel wide flange beam having a moment of inertia of
I = 500 in,4. If the belt loads on the pulley are 400 lb each, determine the vertical
reactions at A, B and C. What are the values of vertical reactions 𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 and 𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 ?

A) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 243 lb and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 78 lb

B) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 243 lb and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 188 lb
C) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 391 lb and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 78 lb
D) �𝐴𝐴𝑦𝑦 � = 391 lb and �𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 � = 188 lb

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Problem 13 (Philpot, 2013, w/ permission)
Two steel beams support a concentrated load of P =45 kN, as shown. Beam (1)
is supported by a fixed support at A and by a simply supported beam (2) at D. In the
unloaded condition, beam (1) touches but exerts no force on beam (2). The beam
lengths are a = 4.0 m, b = 1.5 m, and L2 = 6 m. The flexural rigidities of the beams are E1I1
= 40,000 kN∙m2 and E2I2 = 14,000 kN∙m2. Determine the deflections of beam (1) at D
and at B.

A) |𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 |= 7.0 mm and |𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 | = 25.9 mm

B) |𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 | = 7.0 mm and |𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 | = 40.2 mm
C) |𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 | = 14.1 mm and |𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 | = 25.9 mm
D) |𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 | = 14.1 mm and |𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 | = 40.2 mm

X Additional Information

The following pages are taken from Gere and Goodno’s

Mechanics of Materials, 8th edition, reproduced with permission of
Cengage Learning, 200 First Stamford Place, Suite 400, Stamford, CT
06902, USA).

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APPENDIX G

Deflections and Slopes of Beams

Table G-1
Deflections and Slopes of Cantilever Beams

y v ⫽ deflection in the y direction (positive upward)

dB v ⬘ ⫽ dv/dx ⫽ slope of the deflection curve
A B x δB ⫽ ⫺v (L) ⫽ deflection at end B of the beam (positive downward)

uB θB ⫽ ⫺v ⬘ (L) ⫽ angle of rotation at end B of the beam (positive clockwise)

L EI ⫽ constant

q qx 2 qx
1 v ⫽ ⫺ (6L2 ⫺ 4Lx ⫹ x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (3L2 ⫺ 3Lx ⫹ x 2)
24EI 6EI
qL4 qL3
δB ⫽ θB ⫽
8EI 6EI
q qx 2
2 v ⫽ ⫺ (6a 2 ⫺ 4ax ⫹ x 2) (0 … x … a)
24EI
qx
a b v ⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (3a 2 ⫺ 3ax ⫹ x 2) (0 … x … a)
6EI
qa 3 qa 3
v ⫽ ⫺ (4x ⫺ a) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (a … x … L)
24EI 6EI
qa4 qa 3
At x ⫽ a: v ⫽ ⫺ v⬘ ⫽ ⫺
8EI 6EI
qa 3 qa 3
δB ⫽ (4L ⫺ a) θB ⫽
24EI 6EI

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1046 Appendix G Deflections and Slopes of Beams

Table G-1 (Continued)

q qbx2
3 v ⫽ ⫺ (3L ⫹ 3a ⫺ 2x) (0 … x … a)
12EI

a b qbx
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫹ a ⫺ x) (0 … x … a)
2EI
q
v ⫽ ⫺ (x 4 ⫺ 4Lx 3 ⫹ 6L2x 2 ⫺ 4a 3x ⫹ a 4) (a … x … L)
24EI
q
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (x3 ⫺ 3Lx2 ⫹ 3L2x ⫺ a3) (a … x … L)
6EI
qa2b qabL
At x ⫽ a: v ⫽ ⫺ (3L ⫹ a) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺
12EI 2EI
q q
δB ⫽ (3L4 ⫺ 4a3L ⫹ a4) θB ⫽ (L3 ⫺ a3)
24EI 6EI

P Px 2 Px
4 v ⫽ ⫺ (3L ⫺ x) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (2L ⫺ x)
6EI 2EI
PL3 PL2
δB ⫽ θB ⫽
3EI 2EI

P Px 2 Px
5 v ⫽ ⫺ (3a ⫺ x) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (2a ⫺ x) (0 … x … a)
6EI 2EI
Pa2 Pa2
a b v ⫽ ⫺ (3x ⫺ a) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (a … x … L)
6EI 2EI
Pa 3 Pa 2
At x ⫽ a: v ⫽ ⫺ v⬘ ⫽ ⫺
3EI 2EI
Pa 2 Pa 2
δB ⫽ (3L ⫺ a) θB ⫽
6EI 2EI

M0x 2 M 0x
6 v ⫽ ⫺ v⬘ ⫽ ⫺
2EI EI
M0
M0 L2 M0L
δB ⫽ θB ⫽
2EI EI

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Table G-1 (Continued)

M0 M0 x 2 M0x
7 v ⫽ ⫺ v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (0 … x … a)
2EI EI
M 0a M0a
a b v ⫽ ⫺ (2x ⫺ a) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (a … x … L)
2EI EI
M0a 2 M 0a
At x ⫽ a: v ⫽ ⫺ v⬘ ⫽ ⫺
2EI EI
M0a M0 a
δB ⫽ (2L ⫺ a) θB ⫽
2EI EI

q0 q0x 2
8 v ⫽ ⫺ (10L3 ⫺ 10L 2x ⫹ 5Lx 2 ⫺ x 3)
120LEI
q0x
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (4L3 ⫺ 6L2x ⫹ 4Lx 2 ⫺ x 3)
24LEI
q0L4 q0L3
δB ⫽ θB ⫽
30EI 24EI

q0 q0 x 2
9 v ⫽ ⫺ (20L3 ⫺ 10L2x ⫹ x3)
120LEI
q0x
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (8L3 ⫺ 6L2x ⫹ x3)
24LEI
11q0L4 q0L3
δB ⫽ θB ⫽
120EI 8EI

q0 q = q0 cos ␲x
— q 0L πx
10 2L v ⫽ ⫺ 148L3 cos ⫺ 48L3 ⫹ 3π 3Lx 2 ⫺ π 3x 32
3π 4EI 2L
q 0L πx
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ 12π 2Lx ⫺ π 2x 2 ⫺ 8L2 sin 2
π 3EI 2L
2q0L4 q0L3
δB ⫽ (π 3 ⫺ 24) θB ⫽ (π 2 ⫺ 8)
3π 4EI π 3EI

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1048 Appendix G Deflections and Slopes of Beams

Table G-2
Deflections and Slopes of Simple Beams

y v ⫽ deflection in the y direction (positive upward)

uA uB v ⬘ ⫽ dv/dx ⫽ slope of the deflection curve
A B
x δC ⫽ ⫺v (L/2) ⫽ deflection at midpoint C of the beam (positive downward)
x1 ⫽ distance from support A to point of maximum deflection
L δ max ⫽ ⫺v max ⫽ maximum deflection (positive downward)
θA ⫽ ⫺v ⬘ (0) ⫽ angle of rotation at left-hand end of the beam (positive clockwise)
θB ⫽ v ⬘ (L) ⫽ angle of rotation at right-hand end of the beam
(positive counterclockwise)
EI ⫽ constant
q qx
1 v ⫽ ⫺ (L3 ⫺ 2Lx 2 ⫹ x 3)
24EI
q
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L3 ⫺ 6Lx 2 ⫹ 4x 3)
24EI
5qL4 qL3
δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
384EI 24EI
q
a0 … x … b
qx L
2 v ⫽ ⫺ (9L3 ⫺ 24Lx 2 ⫹ 16x 3)
384EI 2

a0 … x … b
q L
L L v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (9L3 ⫺ 72Lx 2 ⫹ 64x 3)
— — 384EI 2
2 2
a
qL L
v ⫽ ⫺ (8x 3 ⫺ 24Lx 2 ⫹ 17L2x ⫺ L3) … x … Lb
384EI 2

a
qL L
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (24x 2 ⫺ 48Lx ⫹ 17L2) … x … Lb
384EI 2
5qL4 3qL3 7qL3
δC ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
768EI 128EI 384EI
q qx
3 v ⫽ ⫺ (a4 ⫺ 4a3L ⫹ 4a2L2 ⫹ 2a2x2 ⫺ 4aLx2 ⫹ Lx3) (0 … x … a)
24LEI
q
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (a4 ⫺ 4a3L ⫹ 4a2L2 ⫹ 6a2x2 ⫺ 12aLx2 ⫹ 4Lx3) (0 … x … a)
a 24LEI
qa 2
v ⫽ ⫺ (⫺a 2L ⫹ 4L2x ⫹ a 2x ⫺ 6Lx 2 ⫹ 2x 3) (a … x … L)
24LEI
qa2
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (4L2 ⫹ a2 ⫺ 12Lx ⫹ 6x2) (a … x … L)
24LEI
qa2 qa2
θA ⫽ (2L ⫺ a)2 θB ⫽ (2L2 ⫺ a2)
24LEI 24LEI

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Table G-2 (Continued)

a0 … x … b
P Px P 2 L
4 v ⫽ ⫺ (3L2 ⫺ 4x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ 4x 2)
48EI 16EI 2
PL3 PL2
δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
48EI 16EI
L L
— —
2 2

P Pbx 2 Pb 2
5 v ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ b 2 ⫺ x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ b 2 ⫺ 3x 2) (0 … x … a)
6LEI 6LEI
Pab (L ⫹ b) Pab (L ⫹ a)
θA ⫽ θB ⫽
6LEI 6LEI
a b
Pb(3L2 ⫺ 4b 2) Pa(3L2 ⫺ 4a 2)
If a Ú b, δC ⫽ If a … b, δC ⫽
48EI 48EI
L2 ⫺ b 2 Pb(L2 ⫺ b 2)3/2
If a Ú b, x1 ⫽ and δmax ⫽
C 3 9 13LEI

P P Px P
6 v ⫽ ⫺ (3aL ⫺ 3a 2 ⫺ x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (aL ⫺ a 2 ⫺ x 2) (0 … x … a)
6EI 2EI
Pa Pa
v ⫽ ⫺ (3Lx ⫺ 3x 2 ⫺ a 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ 2x) (a … x … L ⫺ a)
6EI 2EI
a a Pa Pa(L ⫺ a)
δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ (3L 2 ⫺ 4a 2) θA ⫽ θB ⫽
24EI 2EI

M0 M0x M0
7 v ⫽ ⫺ (2L 2 ⫺ 3Lx ⫹ x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (2L2 ⫺ 6Lx ⫹ 3x 2)
6LEI 6LEI
M0L2 M0L M0 L
δC ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
16EI 3EI 6EI
13 M0L2
x1 ⫽ La 1 ⫺ b and δmax ⫽
3 9 13EI

M0 M0x M0
a0 … x … b
L
8 v ⫽ ⫺ (L 2 ⫺ 4x 2) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L 2 ⫺ 12x 2)
24LEI 24LEI 2
M0L M 0L
δC ⫽ 0 θA ⫽ θB ⫽ ⫺
L L 24EI 24EI
— —
2 2

M0 M0x
9 v ⫽ ⫺ (6aL ⫺ 3a 2 ⫺ 2L 2 ⫺ x 2) (0 … x … a)
6LEI
M0
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (6aL ⫺ 3a 2 ⫺ 2L2 ⫺ 3x 2) (0 … x … a)
6LEI
a b
M0ab M0
At x ⫽ a : v ⫽ (2a ⫺ L) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (3aL ⫺ 3a 2 ⫺ L2)
3LEI 3LEI
M0 M0
θA ⫽ (6aL ⫺ 3a 2 ⫺ 2L 2) θB ⫽ (3a 2 ⫺ L 2)
6LEI 6LEI

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1050 Appendix G Deflections and Slopes of Beams

Table G-2 (Continued)

M0 M0 M 0x M0
10 v ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ x) v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (L ⫺ 2x)
2EI 2EI
M0L2 M0L
δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
8EI 2EI

q0 q0x
11 v ⫽ ⫺ (7L4 ⫺ 10L2x2 ⫹ 3x4)
360LEI
q0
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (7L4 ⫺ 30L 2x 2 ⫹ 15x 4)
360LEI
5q0L4 7q0L3 q0L3
δC ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
768EI 360EI 45EI
q0L4
x1 ⫽ 0.5193L δmax ⫽ 0.00652
EI

q0 q0x
a0 … x … b
L
12 v ⫽ ⫺ (5L2 ⫺ 4x2)2
960LEI 2
q0
a0 … x … b
L
v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ (5L2 ⫺ 4x 2)(L2 ⫺ 4x 2)
192LEI 2
L L q0L4 5q0L 3
— — δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
2 2 120EI 192EI

␲x q0L4 q0L3
q = q0 sin — πx πx
13 L v ⫽ ⫺ sin v⬘ ⫽ ⫺ cos
π 4EI L π 3EI L
q 0L 4 q0L3
δC ⫽ δmax ⫽ θA ⫽ θB ⫽
π 4EI π 3EI

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X SOLUTIONS
P.1 c Solution
The system has three reactions, but we have only two equations of
equilibrium. This means that the system is statically indeterminate with a degree of
static indeterminacy of one. Suppose 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 is the redundant. The released structure is a
cantilever beam, as illustrated below. (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 is the deflection of point B due to
concentrated load P, while (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 is the deflection due to the redundant reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 .

Summing forces in the y-direction, we have

ΣFy =0 → RA + RB =P
∴ RA =P − RB (I)

Taking moments about fixed end A, we see that

ΣM A =0 → M A + RB L − Pa =0
∴ M A = Pa − RB L (II)

Deflection (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 is taken from case 5 of Table G-1,

Pa 2 Pa 2
v=
− ( 3x − a ) → (δ B )1 = ( 3L − a )
6 EI 6 EI
Deflection (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 can be obtained from case 4 of Table G-1,

Px 2 R L2 R L3
v=
− ( 3L − x ) → (δ B )2 =B ( 3L − L ) =B
6 EI 6 EI 3EI
Since point B is fixed, the deflection therein must equal zero, or, in
mathematical terms,

δ B = 0 → − (δ B )1 + (δ B )2 = 0

Pa 2 RB L3
∴− ( 3 L − a ) + =0
6 EI 3 EI
Pa 2 ( 3L − a ) RB L3
∴− + =0
6 3
Pa 2
RB
∴= ( 3L − a )
2 L3
Once the redundant reaction has been determined, the remaining forces
easily follow. Substituting RB in equation (I) and manipulating, we have

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 Pa 2
P − 3 ( 3L − a )
RA =
2L
P
RA
∴=  2 L3 − a 2 ( 3L − a ) 
3 
2L
P
RA
∴= 3L3 − 3a 2 L + a 3 
3 
2L
P
∴ RA
= 3L ( L2 − a 2 ) − ( L3 − a 3 ) 
2 L3  
P
∴ RA
= 3L ( L − a )( L + a ) − ( L − a ) ( L2 + La + a 2 ) 
3 
2L 

However, 𝐿𝐿 − 𝑎𝑎 = 𝑏𝑏,

Pb
=RA 3L ( L + a ) − ( L2 + La + a 2 ) 
3 
2L 
Pb
3 (
∴
= RA 3L2 + 3La − L2 − La − a 2 )
2L
Pb
∴
= RA  2 L2 + La + a ( L − a ) 
3 
2L
Pb
∴
= RA  2 L2 + ( a + b ) a + ab 
3 
2L
Pb  2
2 L + ( a + b ) − b2 
2
∴
= RA 3 
2L 
Pb
3 (
RA
∴= 3L2 − b 2 )
2L
Likewise, we can substitute RB in equation (II) to determine moment MA,

Pa 2
MA =
Pa − ( 3L − a )
2 L2
Pa
2 (
∴M
= A 2 L2 − 3aL + a 2 )
2L
Pa
∴M A
= 3L ( L − a ) − ( L2 − a 2 ) 
2 
2L 
Pa
MA
∴= 3L − ( L + a )  ( L − a )
2 L2 
Noting that 𝐿𝐿 − 𝑎𝑎 = 𝑏𝑏 as before, we get

Pab
MA
= 3L − ( L + a ) 
2 L2 
Pab
∴M
= A ( 2L + a )
2 L2
Pab
∴M
=  L + ( a + b ) − a 
2 L2 
A

Pab
∴ M=
A ( L + b)
2 L2

' J The correct answer is B.

P.2 c Solution
The system has three reactions, but we have only two equations of
equilibrium. As a result, the system is statically indeterminate and has a degree of
static indeterminacy of one. Let us choose moment 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 as the redundant load. The
released structure is a cantilever beam, as shown. (𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵 )1 is the rotation of point B due
to uniform load q, while (𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵 )2 is the rotation due to the redundant moment 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 .

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 Summing forces in the y-direction, we obtain

ΣFy =0 → RA − qL =0
qL (I)
∴ RA =

Taking moments about point B, in turn, we have

qL2
ΣM A =0 → MA − + MB =0
2
qL2
∴M A = − M B (II)
2
The rotation due to the uniform load can be obtained from case 1 of Table G-1,

qL3
(θ B )1 =
6 EI
The rotation due to the redundant moment can be obtained from case 6 of
Table G-1,

M BL
(θ B )2 =
EI
Since point B is fixed with a roller support, the angle of rotation therein must
equal zero, which leads to the compatibility equation

0 → (θ A )1 =
θA = (θ A )2
Substituting the relations for the angles obtained just now and solving for 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 ,
we get

qL3 M L
(=
θ A )1 (θ A )2 → = B
6 EI EI
qL2
∴MB =
6
Having determined the redundant moment, we can easily compute the
remaining forces. Reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐴𝐴 has already been established to be equal to qL.
Substituting 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 in equation (II), in turn, we get

qL2 qL2 qL2

MA = − =
2 6 3

Note that the moment reaction at support A is twice as large as the moment in
support B.
J The correct answer is C.

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P.3 c Solution
The system has three reactions, but we have only two equations of
equilibrium. Consequently, the system is statically indeterminate with a degree of
static indeterminacy of one. Let 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 be the redundant load. The released structure is a
simple beam, as shown. (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 is the deflection of point B due to uniform load q, while
(𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 is the deflection due to the redundant reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 .

Taking moments about point C, we have

q × ( 3L )
2

ΣM C =0 → RA × 3L = − RB × 2 L
2
3qL 2 RB
∴ RA = − (I)
2 3
Taking moments about point A, in turn, we have

q × ( 3L )
2

ΣM A = 0 → RC × 3L + RB × L − =0
2
3qL RB
∴ RC = − (II)
2 3
The deflection due to the uniform load can be obtained from case 1 of Table G-2.

qx  qx
v=
−
24 EI 
( 3L ) − 2 ( 3L ) x 2 + x 3  =
3

−
24 EI
( 27 L3 − 6 Lx 2 + x3 )
Substituting x = L, it follows that

q×L 11qL4
(δ B )=1 × ( 27 L − 6 L × L + L =
3 2 3
) 12EI
24 EI
The deflection due to the redundant load can be obtained from case 5 of Table
G-2,

P ( 3L − x ) x
× ( 3 L ) − x 2 − ( 3 L − x ) 
2 2
=v
6 × 3L × EI  
With x = L and P = RB, it follows that

RB × ( 3L − L ) × L
(δ B )2 × ( 3L ) − L2 − ( 3L − L ) 
2 2
=
18 LEI  
RB L 4 RB L3
∴ (δ B )2= × ( 9 L2 − L2 − 4 L2 )=
9 EI 9 EI
Since point B is fixed, the deflection therein must equal zero, or, in
mathematical terms,

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 δ B = 0 → − (δ B )1 + (δ B )2 = 0

11qL4 4 RB L3
∴− + =0
12 EI 9 EI
11qL4 4 RB L3
∴ =
12 EI 9 EI
33qL
∴ RB =
16
Having determined the redundant reaction, we can easily establish the
remaining forces. Substituting 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 in equations (I) and (II) gives

3qL 2  33qL  qL
RA= − × =
2 3  16  8

3qL 1  33qL  13qL

RC= − × =

2 3  16  16

Reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐶𝐶 is sensibly greater than 𝑅𝑅𝐴𝐴 , but less than 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 .
J The correct answer is A.

P.4 c Solution
The system has four reactions, but there are only two equations of
equilibrium. As a result, the structure is statically indeterminate with a degree of static
indeterminacy of two. We shall take moments 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 and 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 as the redundant loadings,
so that the released structure turns out to be a simple beam, as shown in continuation.
(𝜃𝜃𝐴𝐴 )1 is the angle of rotation of point A due to the triangular distributed load, while
(𝜃𝜃𝐴𝐴 )2 is the angle of rotation due to the action of reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 .

Summing forces in the y-direction, we find that

q0 L
ΣFy =0 → RA + RC − =0
2
q0 L
∴ RA + RC =
2
Due to symmetry, we surmise that both reactions must have the same
intensity; that is,

q0 L
R=
A R=
C
4
Likewise, moments MA and MB should have the same intensity as well.
Consider the displacement of point A in the released structure. Angle of rotation (𝜃𝜃𝐴𝐴 )1
due to the action of the triangular load is taken from case 12 of Table G-2,

5q0 L3
(θ A )1 =
192 EI

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 Angle (𝜃𝜃𝐴𝐴 )2 due to action of two equal moments follows from case 10 of Table
G-2,

M AL
(θ A )2 =
2 EI
Since point A is guarded against rotation, the following compatibility
equation is cast and solved for 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 .

5q0 L3 M A L
(θ A )1 =(θ A )2 → =
192 EI 2 EI
5q L2
∴ M A =0
96
Given the symmetry of the system, we have

5q0 L2
M
= B M
= A
96

J The correct answer is C.

P.5 c Solution
The system has four reactions, but statics provides only two equilibrium
equations. Consequently, the system is statically indeterminate and has a degree of
static indeterminacy of two. Let us choose moment 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 and force reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 as the
redundant loads. The released structure is a cantilever beam, as shown. (𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵 )1 and
(𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 represent the angle of rotation and displacement in point B due to moment 𝑀𝑀0 ,
respectively; (𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵 )2 and (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 represent the angle of rotation and displacement at the
same point due to force reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 ; finally, (𝜃𝜃𝐵𝐵 )3 and (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )3 represent the angle of
rotation and displacement due moment reaction 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 .

Summing forces in the y-direction, we have

ΣFy =0 → RA + RB =0
− RB (I)
∴ RA =

Taking moments about point A, in turn, we have

ΣM A =0 → M A − M B + RB L + M 0 =0
∴ M A = M B − RB L − M 0 (II)

The deflection and rotation due to moment M0 can be obtained from case 7 of
Table G-1,

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 M 0a M 0a
(δ B )1= × ( 2 L − a )=  2 ( a + b ) − a 
2 EI 2 EI 
M 0a M a
∴ (δ B )1= ( a + 2b ) ; (θ B )1= 0
2 EI EI
The deflection and rotation due to reaction RB can be obtained from case 4 of
Table G-1,

RB L3 RB L2
=(δ B )2 = ; (θ B )2
3EI 2 EI
The deflection and rotation due to moment MB can be obtained from case 6 of
Table G-1,

M B L2 M BL
=( δ B )3 = ; (θ B )3
2 EI EI
We now turn to the compatibility equations. Since point B is fixed against
translation, the angle of displacement therein must equal zero,

− (δ B )1 − (δ B )2 + (δ B )3 =
δB = 0

M 0a R L3 M L2
∴− ( a + 2b ) − B + B = 0
2 EI 3EI 2 EI
∴−3M 0 a ( a + 2b ) − 2 RB L3 + 3M B L2 = 0 (III)

Point B is also guarded against rotation, which leads to the relation

θ B = (θ B )1 + (θ B )2 − (θ B )3 = 0

M 0 a RB L2 M B L
∴ + − 0
=
EI 2 EI EI
∴ 2M 0 a + RB L2 − 2M B L =
0 (IV)

Equations (III) and (IV) constitute a system of linear equations with 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 and 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 as
the unknowns,

−2 RB L + 3M B L= 3M 0 a ( a + 2b )
3 2

 2
 RB L − 2 M B L =
−2 M 0 a

The solutions are

6 M 0 ab M a
RB = 3
− 02 ( 3b − L )
; MB =
L L
Substituting 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 into equation (I), we effortlessly obtain

6 M 0 ab
RA =
− RB =
−
L3
Substituting 𝑀𝑀𝐵𝐵 into equation (II), it follows that

M 0a 6 M 0 ab
2 (
M A =M B − RB L − M 0 =− 3b − L ) − × L − M0
L L3
M 0b
∴ M=
A ( 3a − L )
L2
J The correct answer is D.

P.6 c Solution
Let reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 on point B be the redundant load. The released structures are
a cantilever beam ABC and a simple beam DE, as shown. (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 represents the
deflection at point B due to concentrated load 𝑃𝑃; (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 is the deflection at point B of

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beam ABC due to reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 ; and (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )3 is the deflection at point B of beam DE due to
the same reaction.

In view of the lower beam’s symmetry, it is easy to see that reactions 𝑅𝑅𝐷𝐷 and
𝑅𝑅𝐸𝐸 are equal in intensity and such that

RB
R=
D R=
E (I)
2
Summing vertical forces acting on beam ABC, we obtain

ΣFy = 0 → RA + RB − P = 0
∴ RA =P − RB (II)

Taking moments about point A, we obtain

L
M A − RB 0
− PL =
2
RB L
∴ M A = PL + (III)
2
The deflection due to concentrated load P can be taken from case 4 of Table G-
1,
2
Px 2 P L L
v=
− ( 3L − x ) → (δ B )1 = ×   ×  3L − 
6 EI 6 EI  2   2
P L2 5L
∴ (δ B )1 = × ×
6 EI 4 2
5PL3
∴ (δ B )1 =
48EI
The deflection due to upward reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 can be taken from case 5 of Table G-
1,
2
Px 2 R L L L
v=− ( 3a − x ) → (δ B )2 = B ×   ×  3 × − 
6 EI 6 EI  2   2 2 
RB L2  L L 
∴ (δ B =
)2 ×  3× − 
24 EI  2 2 
RB L3
∴ (δ B )2 =
24 EI
The deflection due to downward reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 can be taken from case 5 of Table
G-2,

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 L L  L   L   L  
2 2 2
Pbx 2 2 RB
v=−
6 LEI
( L − b − x ) → (δ B )3 = L × 4 × 4 ×  2  −  4  −  4  
2

6 × × EI  
2
RB L3
∴ ( δ B )3 =
384 EI
Since point B is fixed against translation, the deflection therein must equal
zero; that is,

0 → (δ B )1 − (δ B )2 =
δB = ( δ B )3
Substituting the appropriate expressions and solving for 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 , we find that

5 PL3 R L3 R L3
(δ B )1 − (δ B )2 = (δ B )3 → − B = B
48 EI 24 EI 384 EI

∴ 40P L3 − 16 RB L3 = RB L3
40 P
∴ RB =
17
Substituting this result into equation (I), we can easily determine the reactions
on the lower beam,

1 40 P 20 P
RD =
RE =× =
2 17 17
Likewise, we can substitute the available quantities into equation (II) and
determine reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐴𝐴 ,

40 P 23P
RA =P − RB =P − =−
17 17
The negative sign indicates that the force points downward. Finally, we can
establish the value of moment 𝑀𝑀𝐴𝐴 from equation (III),

L 40 PL 3PL
M A = RB × − PL = − PL =
2 34 17

J The correct answer is A.

P.7 c Solution
The deflections due to the uniform load and the elastic force 𝐹𝐹sp are
illustrated below.

The deflection at B due to the uniform load can be taken from case 1 of Table
G-1,

wL4
(δ B )1 =
8EI

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 The deflection at B due to the elastic force can be taken from case 4 of Table G-
1,

Fsp L3
(δ B )2 =
3EI
From Hooke’s law, the overall deflection at point B is determined as

Fsp
Fsp = kδ B → δ B =
k
We can then propose the equation of compatibility

−δ B =− (δ B )1 + (δ B )2

Substituting each variable and solving for 𝐹𝐹sp , we obtain

3
Fsp
wL4 Fsp L
−δ B = − (δ B )1 + (δ B )2 →− =− +
k 8 EI 3EI
 1 L3  wL4
∴ Fsp  + =
 k 3EI  8 EI
 3EI + kL3  wL4
∴ Fsp  =
 3 EI k  8 EI

3kwL4
∴ Fsp =
24 EI + 8kL3

P.8 c Solution
The deflections due to each load are illustrated below.

The deflection at center C due to uniform load w is taken from case 1 of Table
G-2,

5wa 4
(δ C )1 =
384 EI
The deflection due to clockwise moment 𝑀𝑀0 is taken from case 7 of Table G-2,

M 0a 2
(δ C )2 =
16 EI
The counter-clockwise moment 𝑀𝑀0 produces the same deflection,

M 0a 2
( δ C )3 =
16 EI

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 The deflection at center C must equal zero. Mathematically,

δ C = 0 → − (δ C )1 + (δ C )2 + (δ C )3 = 0

Substituting and solving for moment 𝑀𝑀0 , we have

5wa 4 M 0 a 2 M 0 a 2
− (δ C )1 + (δ C )2 + (δ C )3 = 0 → − + + = 0
384 EI 16 EI 16 EI
5wa 4 M a2
∴− + 0 =0
384 EI 8 EI
M 0 a 2 5wa 4
∴ =
8 384

5wa 2
∴ M0 =
48

J The correct answer is B.

P.9 c Solution
Let F be the force of interaction between the rod and the beam, as shown.

The deflection 𝛿𝛿𝑏𝑏 of the beam at point B can be taken from case 4 of Table G-1,

8 − F ) Lb 3 ( 8 − F ) × ( 4 × 12 )
(= 1180 ( 8 − F )
3

=δb =
3EI 1  E
3E ×  × 3 × 53 
 12 
The elongation 𝛿𝛿𝑟𝑟 of the rod, in turn, is determined with the axial load
formula

FLr F × ( 5 × 12 ) 60 F
δr
= = =
AE AE AE
Suppose the rod reaches its maximum stress of 18 ksi, that is, 𝜎𝜎 = 𝐹𝐹 ⁄𝐴𝐴 = 18
ksi. Substituting in the preceding formula, we obtain

60 F 60 1080
δr = × = × 18 =
E A E E
However, compatibility requires that 𝛿𝛿𝑏𝑏 = 𝛿𝛿𝑟𝑟 , so that

1180 ( 8 − F ) 1080
δ=
b δr → =
E E
7.08 kip
∴F =

We should also verify that the maximum stress in the beam does not exceed
the maximum value,

5
Mc
(8 − 7.08) ×  
× 4 × 12 
σ
= = 2 =  3.53 ksi < 18 ksi
I 1 3
 × 3× 5 
 12 

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 Furthermore, the maximum deflection should not exceed 0.05 in.
Substituting in the deflection formula, we obtain

(8 − 7.08) × ( 4 × 12 )
3
PL3
δ =
= = 0.0374 in. < 0.05 in.
3EI 1 
3 × ( 29 × 10 ) ×  × 3 × 53 
3

 12 
Thus, force F is acceptable and the smallest feasible diameter for the rod is
such that

F F 7.08
σ allow = → A= = = 0.393 in.2
A σ allow 18
π
∴ ×d2 =0.393
4
0.707 in.
∴d=

J The correct answer is B.

P.10 c Solution
The free body diagram of the beam is shown in continuation.

Taking moments about point A gives

ΣM A = 0 → FB × 6 + C y × 12 − 30 × 12 × 6 = 0

∴ 6 FB + 12C y =
2160 (I)

Summing forces in the x-direction, it is easy to see that 𝐴𝐴𝑥𝑥 = 0. Summing

forces in the y-direction, in turn, we have

ΣFy =0 → Ay + FB + C y − 30 × 12 =0

360 (II)
∴ Ay + FB + C y =

The deflection of point B consists of the superposition of two loading cases: a

downward deflection (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 due to a uniform load of 30 kN/m intensity and an upward
deflection due to a concentrated reaction 𝐹𝐹𝐵𝐵 whose intensity is not yet established.

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 Deflection (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 is obtained from case 1 of Table G-2,

5wL4 5 × ( 30 × 103 ) × 124

(δ B )1 =
= = 0.0463 m
384 EI 384 × ( 200 × 109 ) × ( 875 × 10−6 )

Deflection (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )2 is obtained from case 4 of Table G-2,

PL3 FB × 123
(=
δ B )2 = = 2.057 × 10−7 FB
48EI 48 × ( 200 × 10 ) × ( 875 × 10 )
9 −6

We know that the overall deflection of point B is

FB LB 1 × FB
δ B =0.2 × 10−3 + =0.2 × 10−3 + =0.2 × 10−3 + 4 × 10−9 FB
AE π 2
 × 0.04  × ( 200 × 10 )
9

4 
However, compatibility at support B requires that

−δ B =− (δ B )1 + (δ B )2

Accordingly,

−0.2 ×10−3 − 4 ×10−9 FB =−0.0463 + 2.057 ×10−7 FB

220 kN
∴ FB =

Substituting 𝐹𝐹𝐵𝐵 in equation (I) gives

6 × 220 + 12 × C=
y 2160 → C=
y 70 kN

Lastly, substituting 𝐹𝐹𝐵𝐵 and 𝐶𝐶𝑦𝑦 in equation (II), we obtain

Ay + 220 + 70 = 360 → Ay = C y = 70 kN

J The correct answer is A.

P.11 c Solution
Removing wood beam (2), steel beam (1) becomes a simply supported beam
subjected to a concentrated load of P = 13 kips at midspan. The deflection at midpan
can be taken from case 4 of Table G-2, and is given by

PL13
(δ D )1 = −
48 E1I1

Timber beam (2) imparts an upward reaction force on the steel beam at D.
Consider steel beam (1) subjected to this upward reaction force 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 . The pertaining
deflection formula is the same as the one that defines (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )2; that is,

Dy L13
(δ D )2 =
48 E1I1

Timber beam (2) exerts an upward force to the steel beam at D. Conversely,
steel beam (1) exerts an equal magnitude force on the timber beam, causing it to
deflect downward. The downward deflection of beam (2) that is produced by reaction
force 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 follows from the same expression as in the two preceding cases; that is,

Dy L32
( δ D )3 =
48 E2 I 2

The sum of the downward deflection of the steel beam due to the
concentrated load, (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )1. and the upward deflection produced by the reaction force
exerted by the timber beam, (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )2 , must equal the downward deflection of the
timber beam, (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )3. Consequently, we can propose the compatibility equation

− (δ D )1 + (δ D )2 =
− ( δ D )3

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 Substituting and solving for 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 , we obtain

PL13 Dy L13 Dy L22

− (δ D )1 + (δ D )2 = − ( δ D )3 → − + = −
48 E1 I1 48 E1 I1 48 E2 I 2

 L13 L32  PL13

∴ Dy  + =
 E1 I1 E2 I 2  E1 I1
PL13
∴ Dy =
 L3 L3 
E1 I1  1 + 2 
 E1 I1 E2 I 2 
Substituting the numerical data we were given, it follows that

13 × ( 30 × 12 )
3

=Dy = 4.15 kips

 ( 30 × 12 )3 ( 20 × 12 )3 
( 7.2 × 106 ) ×  7.2 × 106 + 1.0 × 106 
 ( ) ( ) 
The reaction at A can be determined by summing moments with respect to
point B,

L1 L
ΣM B = 0 → Ay L1 − P × + Dy × 1 = 0
2 2
30 30
∴ Ay × 30 − 13 × + 4.15 × = 0
2 2
4.43 kips
∴ Ay =

The reaction at C on the timber beam can be obtained by taking moments

about point E,

L2
ΣM E =0 → C y L2 − Dy × =0
2
D
∴ C y =y
2
2.08 kips
∴ Cy =

J The correct answer is C.

P.12 c Solution
The moment of inertia of the shaft is

π π
I S = r 4 = × 0.54 =0.0491 in.4
4 4
Taking moments about point C, we have

ΣM C = 0 → Ay × 10 = 800 × 7 − By × 5

∴10 Ay + 5 By =
5600 (I)

Summing forces in the y-direction, we find that

ΣFy =0 → Ay + By + C y − 400 − 400 =0

800 (II)
∴ Ay + By + C y =

Consider the displacement of point B of the structure.

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 The deflection due to the 800 lb load at point B can be determined from case 5
of Table G-2,

Pbx 2 2 2 800 × 3 × 5 13,200

v=−
6 LEI
( L − b − x ) → (δ B )1 =
6 × 10 × EI S
× (102 − 32 − 52 ) =
EI S
The deflection due to reaction 𝐵𝐵𝑦𝑦 can be determined from case 4 of Table G-2,

PL3 B × 1000 20.8 By

v= → (δ B )2 = y =
48 EI x 48 × EI S EI S

Turning our attention to the beam that underlies the shaft, it is easy to see
that reaction 𝑅𝑅𝐵𝐵 causes the beam to deflect as in case 4 of Table G-2; that is,

PL3 By × 103 20.8 By

δ=
B → δ=
B =
48 EI 48 × EI B EI B

Since the translation of support B must equal zero, we can propose the
compatibility equation

(δ B )1 − (δ B )2 =
δB

Substituting and solving for 𝐵𝐵𝑦𝑦 , we obtain

20.8 By 13, 200 20.8 By

δ B = (δ B )1 − (δ B )2 → = −
E IB E IS E IS
20.8 By 13, 200 20.8 By
∴ = −
500 0.0491 0.0491
635 lb
∴ By =

Backsubstituting into equation (I), the reaction at A is determined to be

10 Ay + 5 × 635
= 5600 → A=
y 243 lb

Lastly, substituting into equation (II), the reaction at C is calculated as

243 + 635 + C y =
800 → C y =
−78 lb

The negative sign indicates that this reaction points downward.

J The correct answer is A.

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P.13 c Solution
To begin, suppose we removed beam (2) and considered only cantilever beam
(1), which is subjected to a concentrated load of P = 45 kN at its tip. The deflection at
point D due to this load can be extracted from case 4 of Table G-1,

Px 2 Pa 2
v=− ( 3 L − x ) ( D )1
→ δ = 3 ( a + b ) − a 
6 EI 6 EI 
Pa 2
∴ (δ D )= ( 2a + 3b )
1
6 EI
Beam (2) exerts an upward reaction force on beam (1) at D. Consider beam (1)
subjected to this upward reaction force 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 . The deflection of the cantilever beam at
the point of application of the upward reaction force 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 is given by case 5 of Table G-1,

Px 2 D a2
v=
− ( 3a − x ) → (δ D )2 = y ( 3a − a )
6 EI 6 EI
Dy a 3
∴ (δ D )2 =
3EI
Beam (2) imparts an upward force to beam (1) at D. Conversely, beam (1) exerts
an equal magnitude force on beam (2), causing it to deflect downward. The
corresponding deflection follows from case 4 of Table G-1,

L  2 L 
2
Px Dy
v =−
48 EI
( 3L − 4 x ) → (δ D )3 =48EI × 2 × 3L − 4 ×  2  
2 2

 
Dy L32
∴ ( δ D )3 =
48 E2 I 2

The sum of the downward deflection of beam (1) due to the concentrated
load, (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )1, and the upward deflection produced by the reaction force supported by
beam (2), (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )2 , must equal the downward deflection of beam (2), (𝛿𝛿𝐷𝐷 )3. This leads
to the following compatibility equation,

− (δ D )1 + (δ D )2 =
− ( δ D )3

Substituting and solving for 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 , we obtain

Pa 2 Dy a 3 Dy L32
− (δ D )1 + (δ D )2 = − ( δ D )3 → − ( 2a + 3b ) + =−
6 E1 I1 3E1 I1 48 E2 I 2

 a3 L32  Pa 2
∴ Dy  + = ( 2a + 3b )
3
 11E I 48 E I
2 2  6 E I
1 1

Pa 2 ( 2a + 3b )
∴ Dy =
 a3 L32 
6 E1 I1  + 
 3E1 I1 48 E2 I 2 
Substituting the numerical data we were given, it follows that

45 × 4.02 × ( 2 × 4.0 + 3 × 1.5 )

Dy = 43.8 kN
 4.03 6.03 
6 × 40,000 ×  + 
 3 × 40,000 48 × 14,000 
The deflection of beam (1) at D is equal to the deflection of beam (2) at that
same point. Mathematically,

Dy L32 43.8 × 6.03

=δD = = 0.0141
= m 14.1 mm
48 E2 I 2 48 × 14,000

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 The deflection of beam (1) at B consists of two contributions: the downward
deflection due to concentrated load P and the upward deflection due to reaction 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 .
The former, denoted as (𝛿𝛿𝐵𝐵 )1 , is easily obtained from case 4 of table G-1,

P ( a + b ) 45 × ( 4.0 + 1.5 )
3 3

(δ B )1 =
= = 0.0624 =m 62.4 mm
3E1I1 3 × 40,000
The deflection of the cantilever beam at B due to reaction 𝐷𝐷𝑦𝑦 , in turn, is given
by the geometric relation

(δ B )=
2
vD + θ D b

Here, 𝜈𝜈𝐷𝐷 is the deflection of point D of beam segment AD, which is regarded
as a cantilever beam with a concentrated load at the tip, and can be calculated from
case 4 of Table G-1,

Dy a 3 43.8 × 4.03
δB
= = = 0.0234
= m 23.4 mm
3E1I1 3 × 40,000

Then, 𝜃𝜃𝐷𝐷 is the corresponding angle of rotation, taken from the same
aforementioned case,

Dy a 2 43.8 × 4.02
θD
= = = 0.00876 rad
2 E1I1 2 × 40,000

With these data and b = 1.5 m, we ultimately obtain

(δ B )2 =vD + θ Db =23.4 + 0.00876 × 1500 =36.5 mm

Thus, the deflection at B is determined to be

− (δ B )1 + (δ B )2 =
δB = −62.4 + 36.5 =
−25.9 mm

The negative sign indicates that the deflection points downward.

J The correct answer is C.

X ANSWER SUMMARY
Problem 1 B
Problem 2 C
Problem 3 A
Problem 4 C
Problem 5 D
Problem 6 A
Problem 7 Open-ended pb.
Problem 8 B
Problem 9 B
Problem 10 A
Problem 11 C
Problem 12 A
Problem 13 C

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• GERE, J. and GOODNO, B. (2009). Mechanics of Materials. 7th edition. Stamford:
Cengage Learning.
• GERE, J. and GOODNO, B. (2013). Mechanics of Materials. 8th edition. Stamford:
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• HIBBELER, R. (2014). Mechanics of Materials. 9th edition. Upper Saddle River:
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• PHILPOT, T. (2013). Mechanics of Materials. 3rd edition. Hoboken: John Wiley
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