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PROBLEM (10.132) A 6-m-long overhanging beam AC supports a uniform load of intensity w
(see Fig. P10.130). Calculate the slope at point C.
Given: w = 40 kN/m, E = 70 GPa, I = 20 x 106 mm4
SOLUTION
See solution of Prob.10.130.
3
3
06
Awa
AEI
θ
==−
Thus,
3
0
/3
6
CB C B wa
AEI
θθθ
=− ==
Substituting the given values:
33
96
40 10 (2)
6(70 10 )(20 10 )
C
θ
−
×
=××
3
38.1 10 rad
−
=×
1
/
1
100%