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PROBLEMS (10.58 and 10.59) A simply supported beam AB is loaded as shown in Fig. P10.58
and P10.59. Calculate the angle of rotation at end B.
Given: P=4 kips, a=3 ft, L=10 ft, E=10x106 psi, I=72 in.4
SOLUTION (10.58)
Use Table B.14: ( ) ( )
BBIBII
θθ
=+
where,
22 2 2
() ()[()]
() ()
66
BI BII
Pa L a P L a L L a
EIL EIL
θθ
−−−−
==
Thus, 23 2 23
(23)
6
BPaL a L a La a
EIL
θ
=−+−+
()
2
Pa La
EI
=−
3
6
4 10 (3 12) (10 3)(12)
2(10 10 )(72)
××
=−
×
3
8.4 10 rad
−
=×
SOLUTION (10.59)
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