Math Problem Statement

Determine the equations of the elastic curve using the coordinates x1 and x2 and specify the slope and deflection at B. EI is constant.

Solution

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The problem is asking to determine the equations of the elastic curve for a beam with constant EI (flexural rigidity). The provided formulas for the slope and deflection are related to the displacement of the beam under applied loads.

Here’s a breakdown of the given equations:

  1. Deflection at Point 1: v1=112EI(x14+32x13384x12)kft3v_1 = \frac{1}{12EI} \left( -x_1^4 + 32x_1^3 - 384x_1^2 \right) \, \text{k} \cdot \text{ft}^3 This formula calculates the vertical deflection at point 1 of the beam, based on the distance x1x_1 from the left end (point A).

  2. Deflection at Point 2: v2=13EI(512x2+1024)kft3v_2 = \frac{1}{3EI} \left( -512x_2 + 1024 \right) \, \text{k} \cdot \text{ft}^3 This gives the deflection at point 2, based on the distance x2x_2.

  3. Slope at Point B: θB=512k23EI\theta_B = \frac{512k \cdot \ell^2}{3EI} This represents the slope at point B, given as a function of the length \ell.

  4. Deflection at Point B: vB=5120kft33EIv_B = \frac{5120k \cdot \text{ft}^3}{3EI} This formula calculates the deflection at point B.

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Here are some related questions that might be useful:

  1. How do you interpret and apply the relationship between deflection and the applied load?
  2. What is the significance of the constant EI in the equations of the elastic curve?
  3. How would the deflection change if the applied load were different?
  4. How can the beam’s slope at point B be used to determine further structural behavior?
  5. What would happen if the beam material or shape changed, altering EI?

Tip: When dealing with beam deflection problems, always ensure the units for load, length, and deflection are consistent throughout the calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Elastic Curve
Beam Deflection
Structural Analysis

Formulas

v1 = (1/12EI) * (-x1^4 + 32x1^3 - 384x1^2) k·ft^3
v2 = (1/3EI) * (-512x2 + 1024) k·ft^3
θB = (512k * l^2) / 3EI
vB = (5120k·ft^3) / 3EI

Theorems

Beam Deflection Theory
Elasticity of Materials
Flexural Rigidity

Suitable Grade Level

College/University Level (Engineering)