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PROBLEM (12.34) A beam is supported and loaded as shown in Fig. P12.34. Using the work-
energy method, determine the deflection at point C (or D) owing to bending and shear.
SOLUTION
See solution of Probs. 12.13 and 12.21:
23 2
46
35
bs
Pa Pa
UU
EI AG
==
(due to symmetry)
C
vv=D
Thus,
23 2
461 1
()
352 2
Cb Cs C
Pa Pa
UPvv
EI AG
=+=+=
Pv
or 23
2( )
35
Ca
vP a
EI GA
=+
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