CE 2042 Structural Analysis II July Nov.

, 2017

Tutorial # W10: Castiglianos Second Theorem for Beams

(1) Fig. Q2 shows a beam ABC subjected to a vertical load P at C. EI is uniform. Use Castiglianos
second theorem to determine the following:
(a) Vertical displacement at point C.
(b) Rotation of the beam at point C.
(c) Rotation at point A.

(Prob. 9-24 & 9-28 of Hibbeler, 8th ed.)

Fig. Q1

(2) Consider the beam shown in Fig. Q2. It has uniform EI with E = 200 GPa; I = 200 (106) mm4. Using
Castiglianos second theorem determine the vertical displacement at the point C.

(Problem F 9-24 of Hibbeler, 8th ed.)

Fig. Q2
(3) Fig. Q3 shows a 2-segment cantilever beam subjected to a tip moment. The value of I in each
segment is indicated in the figure. E = 200 GPa. Using Castiglianos second theorem determine the
tip displacement and tip rotation.
(Prob. 9-32 of Hibbeler, modified)

Fig. Q3
200 (106) mm4 IBC =100 (106) mm4
1.0 kNm
2.0 m 1.0 m

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Sept. 8, 2017