Question 2

Question 2

Elastic deformation question 2

Beam AEC is a rigid beam and is supported by circular columns AB and CD. Find the displacement at point E

Beam AEC is a rigid beam and is supported by circular columns AB and CD. Find the displacement at point E

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Step 1:
Determine axial loads P in segments AB and CD

Step 1:
Determine axial loads P in segments AB and CD

Elastic deformation solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate displacements in AB and CD

Step 2:
Calculate displacements in AB and CD

Elastic deformation solution step 2

Step 3:
Determine displacement at E via similar triangles

Step 3:
Determine displacement at E via similar triangles

Elastic deformation solution step 3

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Elastic deformation formula

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