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CE 255
Theory of Structures
Dr.-Ing. J. W. Ampofo
CE 255 – THEORY OF STRUCTURES
Chapter 1- The Conjugate Beam Method
Proposed by Professor Mueller-Breslau in 1865, the Conjugate Beam Method is a
slightly modified form of the Moment-Area Method (Chapter 2). Conjugate Beam
is defined as the imaginary beam with the same dimensions as that of the original
beam but load at any point on the conjugate beam is equal to the bending moment at
that point of the original beam divided by EI. The Conjugate Beam Method is an
engineering method used to find the slope and deflection of beams.
There are two theorems related to the conjugate beam
Theorem 1
The slope at a point in the real beam is equal to the shear at the corresponding point
in the conjugate beam.
Theorem 2
The displacement of a point in the real beam is equal to the moment at the
corresponding point in the conjugate beam.
The two theorems follow from the equations of internal loading and beam theory.
If the intensity of loading on a beam is w, V the shear force and M the bending
moment then
𝑑𝑉
𝑑π‘₯
= 𝑀 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑉 = ∫ 𝑀 𝑑π‘₯ (1.1)
But 𝑉 =
𝑑𝑀
𝑑𝑋
𝑑2
𝑀
𝑑π‘₯2
= 𝑀 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀 = ∫ (∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯) 𝑑π‘₯ (1.2)
If πœƒ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑦 are slope and deflection at a point on the beam, then from the beam theory
π‘‘πœƒ
𝑑π‘₯
=
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ πœƒ = ∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯ (1.3)
But πœƒ =
𝑑𝑦
𝑑π‘₯
𝑑2
𝑦
𝑑π‘₯2
=
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑦 = ∫ [∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯] 𝑑π‘₯ (1.4)
Comparing equations (1.1) and (1.3)
𝑉 = ∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯
πœƒ = ∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
We see that if the load w is replaced by
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
, then the shear V corresponds to the
slope πœƒ.
Similarly, comparing eqns. (1.2) and (1.4)
𝑀 = ∫ (∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯) 𝑑π‘₯
𝑦 = ∫ [∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯] 𝑑π‘₯
We see that if the w is replaced with
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
then the bending moment corresponds to the
deflection
Conjugate Beam Supports
When the conjugate beam is drawn, it is important that the shear and moment
developed in the conjugate beam correspond to the slope and displacement
conditions in the real beam.
PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS
1. Draw the Bending Moment Diagram for the given beam.
2. Construct the conjugate beam with the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
loading, Remember that when the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram is positive the loading is upwards and when the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram is
negative, the loading is downwards.
3. Use the equations of equilibrium to solve for the reactions of the conjugate
beam.
4. Solve for the shear and moment at the points or points where the slope and
displacement are desired. If the values are positive, the slope is counter
clockwise and the displacement is upward.
Example of how a real beam is transformed into a conjugate beam
Area Properties
The area properties are well known for triangular and rectangular areas. For
parabolic curves, we have
Example 1.1
Determine the slope and deflection at B of the cantilever below EI=constant
Solution
First draw the bending moment diagram. We note that for this case. The diagram can
be drawn without first calculating the reactions
Next, draw the conjugate beam and load it with the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram, remembering that
loading is downward because the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram is negative.
Cut a section through the beam near B and consider the free body diagram to the left
of the section.
For the vertical equilibrium of forces, we have
𝑉 +
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— 𝐿 = 0
𝑉 = βˆ’
𝑃𝐿2
2𝐸𝐼
The rotation πœƒπ΅ of the real beam
πœƒπ΅ = βˆ’
𝑃𝐿2
2𝐸𝐼
The minus sign means that it is a clockwise rotation.
Taking moments about a point at the section
𝑀 +
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ—
2
3
𝐿 = 0
𝑀 = βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
3𝐸𝐼
The deflection
𝑦𝐡 = βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
3𝐸𝐼
The negative sign indicates that deflection is downward.
Example 1.2
Calculate the maximum deflection of the simply supported beam loaded with udl of
intensity w.
Solution
The determination of reactions and drawing the bending moment diagram is trivial
and left as an exercise for the student
ο‚· Construct and load the conjugate beam with the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram
ο‚· Calculation of Reactions
We note that the loading is symmetrical and therefore each support will take
half of the total load. The total load is equal to the area under the parabola.
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐡 =
1
2
βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ—
𝑀𝐿2
8𝐸𝐼
=
𝑀𝐿3
24𝐸𝐼
For the given system, we know that the maximum deflection occurs at mid-span. We
therefore make a section at the mid-span of the beam and compute the initial
moment.
π‘₯Μ… =
3
8
βˆ—
𝐿
2
=
3𝐿
16
Taking moments at a point on the section, we have
𝑀 +
π‘ŠπΏ3
24𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ’
π‘ŠπΏ3
24𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
3𝐿
16
= 0
𝑀 =
π‘ŠπΏ3
24𝐸𝐼
(
3𝐿
16
βˆ’
𝐿
2
)
= βˆ’
5π‘ŠπΏ4
384𝐸𝐼
Max deflection
π‘¦π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ =
5π‘ŠπΏ4
384𝐸𝐼
(π‘‘π‘œπ‘€π‘›π‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘)
Example 1.3
For the simply supported beam below, determine the deflection at C and the
maximum deflection.
Solution
The maximum moment occurs under the load, with a value
𝑀 = 2 Γ— 6 Γ—
3
6+3
= 4π‘˜π‘π‘š (Student should confirm this by calculating reactions)
Conjugate Beam and Loading
Reactions
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐴 = 0
9𝑅𝐡 =
1
𝐸𝐼
(
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6 βˆ— 4) +
1
𝐸𝐼
(
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 3 βˆ— 7) =
90
𝐸𝐼
𝑅𝐡 =
10
𝐸𝐼
𝑅𝐴 =
1
𝐸𝐼
(
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 9) βˆ’
10
𝐸𝐼
=
8
𝐸𝐼
Bending moment at C
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0
𝑀𝐢 +
8
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— 6 βˆ’
1
𝐸𝐼
(
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6) βˆ— 2 = 0
𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’
48
𝐸𝐼
+
24
𝐸𝐼
= βˆ’
24
𝐸𝐼
π·π‘’π‘“π‘™π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐢 =
24
𝐸𝐼
(downward)
Maximum Deflection
We note that the maximum deflection
ο‚· Occurs near mid-span
ο‚· Occurs where the slope of the elastic curve or shear force is zero
The maximum deflection occurs between A and C, therefore we calculate the shear
force at a section x from support A.
At a section x metres from A, The intensity of load y can be calculates using similar
triangles
𝑦
π‘₯
=
4
6
β†’ 𝑦 =
2
3
π‘₯
Summing vertical forces,
𝑉(π‘₯) +
8
𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
1
𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
1
2
π‘₯ βˆ—
2
3
π‘₯ = 0
𝑉(π‘₯) +
8
𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
π‘₯2
3𝐸𝐼
= 0
𝑉(π‘₯) = βˆ’
8
𝐸𝐼
+
π‘₯2
3𝐸𝐼
At maximum deflection, 𝑉(π‘₯) = 0
π‘₯2
3𝐸𝐼
=
8
𝐸𝐼
π‘₯2
= 24 β†’ π‘₯ = 4.899π‘š
π‘€π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ =
8
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— 4.899 +
1
𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
1
2
βˆ—
4.899
6
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 4.899 βˆ—
4.899
3
=
βˆ’26.13
𝐸𝐼
π‘€π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘šπ‘’π‘š π‘‘π‘’π‘“π‘™π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› 𝑖𝑠
26.13
𝐸𝐼
π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  4.899π‘š π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐴
BEAMS OF VARIABLE RIGIDITY
The conjugate beam can be also be used to calculate the slope and deflection of beam
of variable rigidity. This is illustrated in the example below.
Example 1.4
Calculate the slope and deflection at the free end of the cantilever beam of Example
1.1 if the moment of inertia (2nd
moment of area) varies as shown below.
Solution
The fact that the beam has variable rigidity has no effect on the bending moment
diagram.
We note that, using similar triangles, the moment at C is -PL/2
When loading the conjugate beam, the moments between A and C are divided by
1
2𝐸𝐼
and those between C and B are divided by
1
𝐸𝐼
. This gives the following
loaded conjugate beam.
The slope at B is the shear force at B, the total load on the beam.
πœƒπ΅ = (π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘§π‘–π‘’π‘š 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐴 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐢
+ π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘™π‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐢 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐡)
= βˆ’ [
1
2
(
𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐼
+
𝑃𝐿
4𝐸𝐼
) βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
]
= βˆ’
3𝑃𝐿3
16𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
8𝐸𝐼
= βˆ’
5𝑃𝐿3
16𝐸𝐼
𝑦𝐡
= βˆ’(π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘§π‘œπ‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘
+ π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’π‘™π‘Žπ‘Ÿ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘) π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘Ž π‘π‘œπ‘–π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘› π‘Ž π‘ π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Ž 𝐡
Since the centroid of the trapezium is not known the trapezium can be divided into
a. 2 triangles
b. A triangle and a rectangle
And their moments combined – the principle of superposition
Moment of trapezoidal load using 2 traingles
Trapezium is divided into an upper triangle of area
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
and the distance of
its centroid from B is
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
Theref6re 𝑀𝑖𝑒 = βˆ’
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
(
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
) =
βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
And a lower triangle of area
1
2
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
4𝐸𝐼
with distance of centroid from B
1
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
Therefore 𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
4𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
(
1
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
) =
βˆ’π‘ƒπΏ3
24𝐸𝐼
Total moment 𝑀𝑖 = 𝑀𝑖𝑒 + 𝑀𝑖𝐿
=
βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
24𝐸𝐼
=
βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
Alternatively we may calculate the moment of the trapezoidal load using a rectangle
and a triangle
Following the same procedure as before
𝑀𝑖𝑒 = βˆ’
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
4𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
(
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
) =
βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3
96𝐸𝐼
𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’
𝑃𝐿
4𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
(
1
2
βˆ—
𝐿
2
+
𝐿
2
) =
βˆ’3𝑃𝐿3
32𝐸𝐼
Total Moment 𝑀𝑖 = 𝑀𝑖𝑒 + 𝑀𝑖𝐿
=
βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3
96𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
3𝑃𝐿3
32𝐸𝐼
=
βˆ’14𝑃𝐿3
96𝐸𝐼
βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
As we see, two methods yield the same results.
Finally we calculate the moment of the triangular load between C and B
about B.
𝑀2 = βˆ’
1
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ—
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
= βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
24𝐸𝐼
Deflection at B
𝑦𝐡 = 𝑀1 + 𝑀2
=
βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
24𝐸𝐼
=
βˆ’9𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
EXERCISES
P1.1
Determine the slope and deflection at the free end of the cantilever beam below
P1.2
For the beam below, calculate the maximum deflection within the span A-B
P1.3
Calculate the rotation just to the left and just to the right of B. Compute the deflection
at D
CHAPTER 2
THE MOMENT-AREA METHOD
The Moment-Area Method was developed by Otto Mohr in 1868 and presents
powerful tool for finding the deflection of structures subjected primarily to bending.
Its ease of finding deflections of statically determinate structures makes it ideal for
solving statically indeterminate structures, using compatibility of displacements.
THEORETICAL BASIS
We consider the length AB of abeam in its undeformed state (page 22). From the
diagram, we note.
1. AB is the original unloaded length of the beam and A’B’ is deflected position
of AB when loaded.
2. The angle subtended at the centre of arc A’OB’ is Σ¨ and is the change in slope
from A’ to B’
3. PQ is a very short length of the beam, measured as dS along the curve and dx
along the x-axis
4. dӨ is the change in slope from P to Q and is also the angle subtended at the
centre of the arc dS.
5. M is the average bending moment over the portion dx between P and Q.
6. The distance βˆ† is known as the vertical intercept and is the distance from B’
to the produced tangent to the curve at A’ which crosses under B’ at C. It is
measured perpendicular to the undeformed neutral axis.
MOHR’S FIRST THEOREM (Mohr 1)
Noting that the angles are small and measured in radians, we have
𝑑𝑆 = 𝑅 βˆ— π‘‘πœƒ
𝑅 =
𝑑𝑆
π‘‘πœƒ
From the Euler-Bernoulli Theory of Bending, we know
1
𝑅
=
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
Hence π‘‘πœƒ =
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑𝑆
But for small deflections, the chord and arc length are similar, i.e. 𝑑𝑆 β‰ˆ 𝑑π‘₯, giving
π‘‘πœƒ =
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
The total change in slope between A and B is thus
∫ π‘‘πœƒ
𝐡
𝐴
= ∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
𝐡
𝐴
π‘‘πœƒπ΅π΄ = πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ = ∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝐡
𝐴
𝑑π‘₯
[πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 = [π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š]
𝐴𝐡
Usually the beam is prismatic and so E and I do not change over the length AB,
whereas the bending moment M will change thus
πœƒπ΄π΅ =
1
𝐸𝐼
∫ 𝑀 𝑑π‘₯
𝐡
𝐴
[πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 =
[π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š]
𝐴𝐡
𝐸𝐼
This is Mohr’s First theorem (Mohr 1)
ο‚· The change in slope between any two points on an elastic curve is equal to the
area of the bending moment diagram between the points divided by EI.
MOHR’S SECOND THEOREM (Mohr II)
From the diagram we can see that
π‘‘βˆ†= π‘₯ βˆ— π‘‘πœƒ
But π‘‘πœƒ =
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
Therefore π‘‘βˆ†=
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— π‘₯ βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯
And for the portion AB, we have
∫ π‘‘βˆ†
𝐡
𝐴
= ∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— π‘₯ βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯
𝐡
𝐴
βˆ†π΅π΄= [∫
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯
𝐡
𝐴
] π‘₯Μ…
= πΉπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ 𝐡
This can be interpreted as
[
π‘‰π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™
πΌπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘π‘‘
]
𝐡𝐴
= [
π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š
]
𝐡𝐴
βˆ— [
π·π‘–π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐡 π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘’π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“
(
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
)
𝐡𝐴
π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š
]
This is Mohr’s second theorem and may be stated as:
ο‚· For an originally straight beam subjected to bending moment, the vertical
intercept between one terminal and the tangent to the curve of another terminal
is the first moment of the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram about the terminal where the intercept is
measured.
Two crucial things must be noted from this definition;
1. Vertical intercept is not deflection. It is the distance from the deformed
position of the beam to the tangent of the deformed shape of the beam at
another location
Thus
βˆ†β‰  𝛿
2. The moment of the curvature diagram must e taken about the point where the
vertical intercept is required. That is
βˆ†π΅π΄β‰  βˆ†π΄π΅
Example 2.1
For the cantilever beam shown, find the slope and deflection at B
Solution
For Mohr 1,
[πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 = [π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š]
𝐴𝐡
πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ =
1
2
βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
𝐸𝐼
But πœƒπ΄ = 0
Therefore πœƒπ΅ =
𝑃𝐿2
2𝐸𝐼
In this case, because the tangent from A is horizontal, the vertical intercept βˆ†π΅π΄ is
equal to the deflection S at B
Since the intercept is measured at B, the first moment of the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram must be
taken from this point
Thus from Mohr II, we have
βˆ†π΅π΄= (
1
2
βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
𝐸𝐼
) βˆ—
2𝐿
3
And so the deflection at B is
𝛿𝐡 =
𝑃𝐿3
3𝐸𝐼
Example 2.2
For the following simply supported beam, calculate the slope at A using Mohr’s
theorems
Solution
In the Moment-Area Method, the deflected shape diagram is used to identify
relationships between vertical intercepts and slopes
The key to the solution here is that we calculate βˆ†π΅π΄ using Mohr II but from the
diagram we see that we can use the formula 𝑆 = π‘…πœƒ for small angles
βˆ†π΅π΄= πΏπœƒπ΄
Once we know βˆ†π΅π΄ from Mohr II, we can find πœƒπ΄ =
βˆ†π΅π΄
𝐿
⁄
To calculate βˆ†π΅π΄ using Mohr II, we need the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram
π‘Ž =
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
3
=
2𝐿
9
𝑏 =
𝐿
3
+
1
2
(
2𝐿
3
) =
5𝐿
9
Thus from Mohr II
βˆ†π΅π΄=
1
2
βˆ—
2𝐿
3
βˆ—
2𝑃𝐿
9𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
5𝐿
9
+
1
2
βˆ—
𝐿
3
βˆ—
2𝑃𝐿
9𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
2𝐿
9
=
10𝑃𝐿3
243𝐸𝐼
+
2𝑃𝐿3
243𝐸𝐼
=
12𝑃𝐿3
243𝐸𝐼
=
4𝑃𝐿3
81𝐸𝐼
But βˆ†π΅π΄= πΏπœƒπ΄
πœƒπ΄ =
βˆ†π΅π΄
𝐿
⁄
=
4𝑃𝐿3
81𝐸𝐼
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR FINDING DEFLECTIONS
To find deflection at any location x from a support, use the following relationships
between slopes and vertical intercepts.
1. Use Mohr II to find the slope at the support
2. For the location x and from the diagram we have
𝛿π‘₯ = π‘₯ βˆ— πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†π‘‹π΅
MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
We know that the maximum deflection occurs at a slope πœƒ = 0
To find where the slope is zero
1. Calculate slope at some point, say support A, using Mohr II
2. Using Mohr I determine at what distance from the point of known slope (πœƒπ΄)
the change in slope (Mohr I), π‘‘πœƒπ΄ equals the known slope, (πœƒπ΄)
3. This is the point of maximum deflection since
πœƒπ΄ βˆ’ π‘‘πœƒπ΄ = πœƒπ΄ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ = 0
Example 2.3
For the following beam of constant EI
a. Determine πœƒπ΄, πœƒπ΅ and 𝛿𝐢
b. What is the maximum deflection and where is it located?
The first step is to draw the bending moment diagram and draw the deflected shape
diagram with slopes and tangents as indicated.
Slopes at A and B
πΈπΌβˆ†π΄π΅= (
2
3
βˆ— 2) (
1
2
βˆ— 2 βˆ— 53.4) + (2 +
4
3
) (
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4)
= 53.4 (
4
3
+
20
3
) = 427.2
Therefore βˆ†π΄π΅= 427.2
𝐸𝐼
⁄
But βˆ†π΄π΅= 6πœƒπ΅
6πœƒπ΅ =
427.2
𝐸𝐼
Therefore πœƒπ΅ =
71.2
𝐸𝐼
Similarly for the slope at A
πΈπΌβˆ†π΅π΄= (
2
3
βˆ— 4) (
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4) + (4 +
1
3
βˆ— 2) (
1
2
βˆ— 2 βˆ— 53.4)
= 53.4 (
16
3
+
14
3
) = 534
βˆ†π΅π΄= 534
𝐸𝐼
⁄
But βˆ†π΅π΄= 6πœƒπ΄
Therefore πœƒπ΄ =
89.2
𝐸𝐼
Deflection at C
To find the deflection at C, we use the vertical intercept βˆ†πΆπ΅ and πœƒπ΅
From the diagram above
𝛿𝐢 = 4πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†πΆπ΅
From the bending moment diagram and slope at B
𝐸𝐼𝛿𝐢 = 4 βˆ— 71.2 βˆ’ (
1
2
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4) (
4
3
) = 142.4
Therefore 𝛿𝐢 =
142.4
𝐸𝐼
MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
The first step in finding the maximum deflection is to locate its position. We know
two things;
1. Maximum deflection occurs where there is zero slope
2. Maximum deflection is always close to the centre of span
Based on these facts, we work with Mohr I to find the point of zero slope which will
be located between B and C, as follows.
πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’π‘– π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› = πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ 0 = πœƒπ΅
Since we know that the change in slope is also the area of the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram we need to
find the point x where the area of the
𝑀
𝐸𝐼
diagram is equal to πœƒπ΅
π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘  𝐸𝐼(πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ 0) = (53.4 βˆ—
π‘₯
4
) βˆ—
1
2
βˆ— π‘₯
π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘  𝐸𝐼(πœƒπ΅) = (53.4 βˆ—
π‘₯2
8
)
𝐡𝑒𝑑 πœƒπ΅ =
71.2
𝐸𝐼
, β„Žπ‘’π‘›π‘π‘’
𝐸𝐼 (
71.2
𝐸𝐼
) = 53.4 βˆ—
π‘₯2
8
π‘₯2
= 10.66
π‘₯ = 3.265π‘š π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐡
π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = π‘₯πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†π‘‹π΅
πΈπΌπ›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 3.265 βˆ— 71.2 βˆ’ (53.4 βˆ—
3.2652
8
) βˆ—
3.265
8
= 155
π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ =
155
𝐸𝐼
APPLICATION TO STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES
ο‚· Moment-Area Method for Built-in-Beams
A beam is said to be built in or encastre when both ends are rigidly fixed so
that the slope at the ends remain horizontal
It follows that, if EI is constant
ο‚· Change in slope from end to end is zero and Mohr I gives
βˆ‘ 𝐴𝑖 = 0
ο‚· The vertical intercept are zero at both ends and Mohr II gives
βˆ‘ 𝐴𝑖 π‘₯̅𝑖 = 0
Where 𝐴𝑖 are the areas under the bending moment diagram and π‘₯̅𝑖 the distances of
the centroids to the end where the intercepts are being measured.
It is convenient to show the bending moment diagram to any load such as below as
the algebraic sum of 2 parts – one due to loads, treating the beam as simply supported
and the other due to end moments, introduced to bring the slope back to zero.
Mohr I states that the sum of the areas, positive and negative is zero
𝐴1 βˆ’ 𝐴2 = 0 β†’ 𝐴1 = 𝐴2
And Mohr II gives
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2
These equations can be used to solve for the unknown fixed-end moments 𝑀𝐴 and
𝑀𝐡. We illustrate this by the following examples.
Example 2.4
For the built-in beam shown, determine the end moments and the deflection under
the load (maximum deflection)
Solution
The bending moment diagram is of the form
Due to symmetry, 𝑀𝐴 = 𝑀𝐡 = 𝑀
Draw the free moment and fixed moment diagrams
From Mohr I, the area of the free moment diagram is equal to that of the fixed
moment diagram
π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘ 
𝐿
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
4
= 𝑀 βˆ— 𝐿
π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑀 =
𝑃𝐿
8
Since 𝑀𝐴 = 𝑀𝐡 = 𝑀 , application of Mohr II s redundant, However for
unsymmetrical loading, 𝑀𝐴 β‰  𝑀𝐡 and a second equation is obtained from Mohr II
to solve for the two unknowns 𝑀𝐴, 𝑀𝐡
Deflection
Taking moments at C where the intercepts is measured
πΈπΌβˆ†πΆπ΄= (
1
2
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
4
) βˆ—
1
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ’ (
𝐿
2
βˆ—
𝑃𝐿
8
) βˆ—
1
2
βˆ—
𝐿
2
=
𝑃𝐿3
96
βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
64
= βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
192
π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = βˆ†πΆπ΄= βˆ’
𝑃𝐿3
192𝐸𝐼
Note that the same results are obtained measuring the intercept βˆ†π΄πΆ
APPLICATION TO INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES – USE OF
PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION AND DISPLACEMENT
COMPATIBILITY
Generally, we can use the principle of superposition to separate indeterminate
structures into primary and reactant structures.
For the built-in beams of the previous section, the primary structures is the statically
determinate simply-supported beam with the given load (Free moment) and the
reactant structure is the simply-supported beam loaded with the moment reactions
(Fixed Moments).
ο‚· For these structures, we can calculate the deflections at a point for which the
deflection is known for the original structure.
ο‚· We then use compatibility of displacement to equate the two calculated
deflections to the known deflection of the original structure.
ο‚· Doing so will yield the redundant reaction chosen for the reactant structure.
Once this is known, all other load effects (bending moment, shear force, deflections
and rotations) can be calculated. We illustrate this in the following example:
Example 2.5
For the propped cantilever shown, determine the maximum deflection.
Solution
The system is statically indeterminate to the first degree so one of the reactions must
ne release to obtain a statically- determinate primary structure. There are 2
possibilities – either the moment at A or the reaction at B. Let’s settle for the latter.
πΉπ‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘™ = π‘ƒπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ + π‘…π‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘
𝑅𝐡 𝑖𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘£π‘Žπ‘™π‘’π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘ π‘’π‘› π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘
In the final structure we know that the deflection at B,𝛿𝐡, must be zero as it is a roller
support. Therefore from the bending moment diagram that results from the
superposition of the primary and reactant structures, we calculate 𝛿𝐡 in terms of RB
and solve 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛿𝐡 = 0Ξ΄
From the deflected shape and bending moment diagram of the primary structure.
βˆ†π΅π΄= 𝛿𝐡
𝑃
=
1
𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
1
3
(βˆ’256) βˆ— 8 βˆ— (
3
4
βˆ— 8) = βˆ’
4096
𝐸𝐼
and from those of the reactant structure
βˆ†π΅π΄= 𝛿𝐡
𝑅
=
1
𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
1
2
βˆ— 8𝑅𝐡 βˆ— (βˆ’256) βˆ— 8 βˆ— (
2
3
βˆ— 8) =
512
3𝐸𝐼
𝑅𝐡
The displacement compatibility at B gives
𝛿𝐡 = 𝛿𝐡
𝑃
+ 𝛿𝐡
𝑅
= βˆ’
4096
𝐸𝐼
+
512
3𝐸𝐼
𝑅𝐡 = 0
512
3𝐸𝐼
𝑅𝐡 = 4096
𝑅𝐡 = 24 π‘˜π‘
With 𝑅𝐡 known, we can draw the final bending moment diagram by adding the
BMDs of the primary and reactant structures
LOCATION OF THE MAXIMUM DEFLECTION
Assume the maximum deflection is at a location x from support B. The slope at the
maximum deflection is zero. This means that between B and x, the slope changes by
πœƒπ΅ and therefore by Mohr I, the area of the
𝑀
𝐸𝑖
diagram between π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ and B is equal
to πœƒπ΅.
To calculate the required area of the
𝑀
𝐸𝑖
diagram, it is convenient to use the primary
and reactant diagram rather than the final diagram.
πΈπΌπœƒπ΅π‘‹ = βˆ’
1
3
βˆ— 4π‘₯2
βˆ— π‘₯ +
1
2
βˆ— 24π‘₯ βˆ— π‘₯ = βˆ’
4
3
π‘₯3
+ 12π‘₯2
πΈπΌπœƒπ΅ = βˆ’
1
3
βˆ— 256 βˆ— 8 +
1
2
βˆ— 8 βˆ— 24 βˆ— 8 =
256
3
πΈπΌπœƒπ΅π‘‹ = πΈπΌπœƒπ΅
βˆ’
4
3
π‘₯3
+ 12π‘₯2
=
256
3
4π‘₯3
βˆ’ 36π‘₯2
+ 256 = 0
π‘₯ = 3.37
πΈπΌπ›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = βˆ’
1
3
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 3.372
βˆ— 3.37 βˆ—
3
4
βˆ— 3.37 +
1
2
βˆ— 24 βˆ— 3.372
βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 3.37
= 177.2
π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ =
177.2
𝐸𝐼
EXERCISE
P2.1
For a simply-supported beam of span L with a concentrated Load P at mid-span,
shows that the deflection under the load is
𝛿 =
𝑃𝐿3
48𝐸𝐼
P2.2
For a simply-supported beam of span L loaded with UDL of intensity w, show that
the mid-span deflection is
𝛿 =
5π‘ŠπΏ4
384𝐸𝐼
P2.3
Apply Mohr’s Theorem to calculate the end moments of the built-in beams below.
P2.4
Assume a simply-supported beam as a primary structure for the propped cantilever
loaded with UDL as shown below. Use the appropriate displacement compatibility
to calculate the moment at A.
P2.5
Find the maximum deflection in span AB and the deflection at C in terms of EI
CHAPTER 3
CONTINUOUS BEAMS AND THE THREE MOMENT EQUATION
A beam is used to be continuous when supported on more than 2 supports.
Continuous beams are statically indeterminate. The intermediate supports of a
continuous beam are always subjected to some bending moment. The analysis of a
continuous beam is similar to that of fixed end beam.
The bending moment diagram of a continuous beam, under any set of loading, may
be drawn in two stages:
1.) By considering the beam as a series of discontinuous beams (with simple
supports) and drawing the bending moment diagram for the given loads, (Free
Moment Diagram).
2.) By superimposing the Free Moment diagram to the end moments (Fixed
Moment Diagram)
In Fig 3.1, ABC is a continuous beam in which
𝐿1 = π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ 𝐴𝐡
𝐿2 = π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ 𝐡𝐢
𝐼1 = π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΌπ‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐡
𝐼2 = π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΌπ‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐡𝐢
𝑀𝐴 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐴
𝑀𝐡 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐡
𝑀𝐢 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐢
𝐴1 = π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐡
𝐴2 = π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐡𝐢
Fig 3.2 shows the deflected shape. Draw a tangent to the deflected shape (Elastic
curve) at B meeting the vertical through A at D and the vertical through C at E.
We note that
tan πœƒ =
β„Žπ΄
𝐿1
= βˆ’
β„ŽπΆ
𝐿2
… … … … … π‘’π‘ž. 3.1
From Mohr II
β„Žπ΄ = βˆ†π΄π΅=
1
𝐸𝐼𝑖
[(𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 + 𝑀𝐴 βˆ—
𝐿1
2
βˆ—
𝐿1
3
) + (𝑀𝐡 βˆ—
𝐿1
2
βˆ—
2𝐿1
3
)]
=
1
6𝐸
(
6𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐼1
+
𝑀𝐴𝐿1
2
𝐼1
+
2𝑀𝐡𝐿1
2
𝐼1
)
β„Žπ΄
𝐿1
=
1
6𝐸
(
6𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐼1𝐿1
+
𝑀𝐴𝐿1
𝐼1
+
2𝑀𝐡𝐿1
𝐼1
) π‘’π‘ž 3.2
β„ŽπΆ
𝐿2
=
1
6𝐸
(
6𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2
𝐼2𝐿2
+
𝑀𝐢𝐿2
𝐼2
+
2𝑀𝐡𝐿2
𝐼2
) π‘’π‘ž 3.3
Substituting eq. 3.2 and eq 3.3 in eq 3.1 we obtain
𝑀𝐴
𝐿1
𝐼1
+ 2𝑀𝐡 (
𝐿1
𝐼1
+
𝐿2
𝐼2
) + 𝑀𝐢
𝐿2
𝐼2
= βˆ’6 (
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐼1𝐿1
+
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2
𝐼2𝐿2
)
This is known as the three Moment Equation
If the moment of inertia of the beam is constant, the equation reduces to
𝑀𝐴𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐡(𝐿1 + 𝐿2) + 𝑀𝐢𝐿2 = βˆ’6 (
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐿1
+
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2
𝐿2
)
The Three Moment Equation was derived by CLAPEYRON in 1857 and relates the
unknown reactant moments to the free bending moment diagram for each two
consecutive spans of a continuous beam. By writing this equation for each adjacent
pair of spans, a sufficient number of equations are obtained pair of spans, a sufficient
number of equations are obtained to solve for the unknown moments.
Example 3.1
A continuous beam ABCD, simply supported at A, B, C and D is loaded as shown
below. Find the support moments and draw the bending moment and shear force
diagram.
Solution
Draw the continuous beam as a series of simply-supported beams and draw the free
moment diagram EI is constant.
The degree of redundancy is 2 - 𝑀𝐡 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝐢
We consider the first 2 spans, AB and BC
And calculate the terms 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 in the three moment equation. The moment
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 is taken at A and 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 is taken at C. The moments are taken at the exterior
supports and NEVER at the middle supports. The areas 𝐴1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴2 are each divided
into two as indicated by the dotted lines so that the centroids of the resulting triangles
can be easily located.
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 =
1
2
βˆ— 12 βˆ— 2 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 2 +
1
2
βˆ— 12 βˆ— 4 (2 +
1
3
βˆ— 4)
= 16 + 80 = 96
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 =
1
2
βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 3 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 3 +
1
2
βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 2 (3 +
1
3
βˆ— 2)
= 28.8 + 35.2 = 64
We can now write the three moment equation for span AB
𝑀𝐴𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐡(𝐿1 + 𝐿2) + 𝑀𝐢𝐿2 = βˆ’6 (
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐿1
+
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2
𝐿2
)
We note that the continuous beam has a simple support at A, i.e. 𝑀𝐴 = 0
0 + 2𝑀𝐡(6 + 5) + 𝑀𝐢 βˆ— 5 = βˆ’6 (
96
6
+
64
5
)
22 𝑀𝐡 + 5𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’172.8
Next, we move to spans BC and CD
In calculating 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1, we note that while 𝐴1 is the same area 𝐴2 shown in the spans
AB and BC, the moment is taken at the same point. For spans AB, BC the moment
was taken at C while for the present spans, it is taken at B.
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 =
1
2
βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 2 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 2 +
1
2
βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 3 (2 +
1
3
βˆ— 3)
12.8 + 43.2 = 56
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 =
2
3
βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6 βˆ—
4
2
= 32
We now write the 3 Moment Equations, noting that the unknown moments are
now 𝑀𝐡, 𝑀𝐢 and 𝑀𝐷. However, 𝑀𝐷 is zero because D is an exterior simple supports
𝑀𝐡 βˆ— 5 + 2𝑀𝐢(5 + 4) = βˆ’6 (
56
5
+
32
4
)
5𝑀𝐡 + 18𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’115.2
The Equations (a) and (b) are solved simultaneously to obtain
𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’6.84π‘˜π‘π‘š
𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’4.48 π‘˜π‘π‘š
REACTIONS
With the support moments, calculated, the reactions can be calculated from the
simply-supported beams as follows:
Considering span AB
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0
6𝑅𝐴 βˆ’ 9 βˆ— 4 + 6.84 = 0
𝑅𝐴 =
36 βˆ’ 6.84
6
= 4.86 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐡
𝐿
= 9 βˆ’ 4.86 = 4.14 π‘˜π‘
Span BC
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0
5𝑅𝐡
𝑅
βˆ’ 6.84 βˆ’ 8 βˆ— 3 + 4.48 = 0
𝑅𝐡
𝑅
= 5.27 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐢
𝐿
= 8 βˆ’ 5.27 = 2.73 π‘˜π‘
Span CD
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0
6𝑅𝐷 βˆ’ 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 2 + 4.48 = 0
𝑅𝐷 = 4.88 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐢
𝑅
= 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ’ 4.88 = 7.12 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐡 = 𝑅𝐡
𝐿
+ 𝑅𝐡
𝑅
= 4.14 + 5.27 = 9.41 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝑐 = 𝑅𝐢
𝐿
+ 𝑅𝐢
𝑅
= 2.73 + 7.12 = 9.85 π‘˜π‘
The bending moment diagram can be drawn by superimposing the free moment
diagram on the fixed moment diagram.
The shear force diagram can be constructed from the reactions of the simply-
supported beams.
CONTINUOUS BEAM WITH OVERHANG
If a continuous beam has an overhang that end remains statically determine since the
support moment is known. No additional equation needs to be formulated due to the
overhang.
For the above beams, we have only one redundant moment, 𝑀𝐡 , A is an end simple
support, 𝑀𝐴 = 0 , and at C we observe that 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’π‘ƒπΏ3, the negative sign indicating
a hogging moment.
For such a structure, we first formulate the three moment equation involving 𝑀𝐴, 𝑀𝐡
and 𝑀𝐢 and substitute the known values of 𝑀𝐴 and 𝑀𝐢.
CONTINUOUS BEAM WITH FIXED END SUPPORT
For a continuous beam with fixed end supports, end moments are developed at the
supports. The rotation at the fixed end does not take place and the support moment
is required to be calculated.
In order to analyse such as beam by the Theorem of Three Moment, an additional
equation is required for each fixed end. In such a case, whenever an exterior support
is fixed, an additional imaginary span of length zero with no loads is appended to
the end.
In formulating equation 2 in the above sketch, all terms involving the appended zero
length span are zero.
Thus for span BC and CC’
Three Moment Equation
𝑀𝐡𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐢(𝐿1 + 0) = βˆ’6 (
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐿1
+ 0)
𝑀𝐡𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐢𝐿1 = βˆ’6
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1
𝐿1
Example 3.2
For the continuous beam with constant EI, determine the supports moments and
draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams.
𝐴𝐼
𝐴 𝑖𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘”π‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘§π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘›
π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐼
𝐴 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴𝐡
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 0
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 =
1
2
βˆ— 24 βˆ— 3 (2 +
1
3
βˆ— 3) +
1
2
βˆ— 24 βˆ— 2 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 2
= 108 + 32
= 140
3 Moment Equation:
2𝑀𝐴(5) + 𝑀𝐡(5) = βˆ’6 (
140
5
)
10𝑀𝐴 + 5𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’168
Spans AB and BC
𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 36 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 3 + 24 (3 +
1
3
βˆ— 2)
= 160
𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 =
2
3
βˆ— 5 βˆ— 31.25 βˆ—
5
2
= 260.42
3 Moment Equation
𝑀𝐴(5) + 2𝑀𝐡(5 + 5) + 𝑀𝐢(5) = βˆ’6 (
160
5
+
260.42
5
)
5𝑀𝐴 + 20𝑀𝐡 + 5𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’504.5
𝐡𝑒𝑑 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’10
∴ 5𝑀𝐴 + 20𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’454.5
π‘†π‘œπ‘™π‘£π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘’π‘žπ‘›π‘  (1)π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ (2) π‘ π‘–π‘šπ‘’π‘™π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘’π‘œπ‘’π‘ π‘™π‘¦
𝑀𝐴 = βˆ’6.21 π‘˜π‘π‘š
𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’21.17 π‘˜π‘π‘š
Reactions
Left Free Body Diagram
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0
5𝑅𝐴 + 21.17 βˆ’ 6.21 βˆ’ 20 βˆ— 2 = 0
5𝑅𝐴 = 40 βˆ’ 21.17 + 6.21
𝑅𝐴 = 5 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐡
𝐿
= 20 βˆ’ 5 = 15 π‘˜π‘
Right Free Body Diagram
βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0
5𝑅𝐢 + 21.17 βˆ’ 10 βˆ’ 50 βˆ—
5
2
= 0
5𝑅𝐢 = 125 + 10 βˆ’ 21.17
𝑅𝐢 = 22.77 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐡
𝑅
= 50 βˆ’ 22.77 = 27.23 π‘˜π‘
𝑅𝐡 = 𝑅𝐡
𝐿
+ 𝑅𝐡
𝑅
= 15 + 27.23
= 42.23 π‘˜π‘
EXERCISES
P3.1
Analyse the propped cantilever beam below and draw the bending moment and shear
force diagrams. EI is constant.
P3.2
Analyse the fixed beam with internal hinge and draw the bending moment diagram
EI=constant.
P3.3
For the continuous beam below, use the three moment theorem to calculate the
unknown moments and draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams.
CHAPTER 4
DEFLECTION BY ENERGY METHODS
Energy Methods belong to a class of procedures employing the Principle of
Conservation of Energy to determine the deflections of structures. To this class
belong, among others,
ο‚· The STRAIN ENERGY METHODS
ο‚· The PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK
ο‚· CASTIGLIANO’S METHOD
In this course, we shall limit ourselves to the principle of virtual work.
4.1 PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK
ο‚· A virtual displacement is an imaginary displacement imposed on a
structure, compatible with the boundary conditions.
ο‚· Virtual Force is a set of imaginary forces in equilibrium
The work done by the real force during virtual displacement or the work done by the
virtual force during real displacement is called virtual work.
ο‚· For virtual work to be done, either the displacement or force must be virtual.
Both cannot be real nor can both be virtual.
The Principle of virtual work states that:
ο‚· A body is in equilibrium if, and only if the virtual work of all forces acting on
the body is zero
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VIRTUAL WORK
When a structure deforms, work is done both by the applied loads moving through
a displacement, as well as by the internal stresses moving through corresponding
strains (increase in strain energy) in the structure.
Thus when virtual displacements or forces are causing virtual work, we have:
π›Ώπ‘Š = 0
π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ βˆ’ π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ = 0
π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ = π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ
Where;
ο‚· Virtual work is denoted π›Ώπ‘Š and is zero for a body in equilibrium
ο‚· External Work done is π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ , and
ο‚· Internal Work is π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ
The Material can be linear or non-linear
The external virtual work is
π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ = βˆ‘(πΏπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘ βˆ— π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘£π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘–π‘ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘ )
The internal virtual work is the work done by the internal forces on their
corresponding virtual displacements.
We shall consider only the axial forces N and moment M among the internal forces.
The effects of shear and torsion are insignificant.
For a length 𝑑π‘₯ of a member under constant axial load N and constant moment M,
with extension 𝑑𝛿 and rotation π‘‘πœƒ, the internal virtual work.
π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ = 𝑁𝑑𝛿 + π‘€π‘‘πœƒ
π‘ŠπΌ = ∫ 𝑁 𝑑𝛿 + ∫ 𝑀 π‘‘πœƒ
THE VIRTUAL WORK METHOD
In the Virtual Work Method, also called the Unit Load or Dummy Load Method,
two sets of loading are considered.
SET 1: Structure subjected to actual external loads or temperature changes
SET 2: Unit Load acting on , structure. This is a fictitious or dummy load introduced
for the purpose of calculating the displacements in the structure. The unit load is
placed at the point of the structure and in the direction where displacement is
required.
Impose the displacements due to the first set (real loadings) as virtual displacement
for the unit load. The virtual work done by the unit load.
π‘ŠπΈ = 1 βˆ— βˆ†
Where βˆ† is the real displacement being sought
1 βˆ— βˆ†= ∫ 𝑁1 𝑑𝛿 + ∫ 𝑀1 π‘‘πœƒ
Where βˆ† , 𝑑𝛿 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘πœƒ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘…π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘–π‘ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘ 
And 1, 𝑁1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀1 π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‰π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ πΏπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘”π‘ 
Using Hooke’s Law (Refer to Fig 4.1)
𝑑𝛿 =
𝑁𝑝
𝐸𝐴
𝑑π‘₯, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘
π‘‘πœƒ =
𝑀𝑝
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
Where:
𝑁𝑝 βˆ’ π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘Žπ‘™ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ 𝑠𝑒𝑑 π‘œπ‘“ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘”(𝑒π‘₯π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘ )
𝑀𝑝 βˆ’ 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒π‘₯π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘ 
𝑁𝐼 βˆ’ π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘Žπ‘™ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑 π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘
𝑀𝐼 βˆ’ 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑 π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘
βˆ†= ∫
𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝
𝐸𝐴
𝑑π‘₯ + ∫
𝑀𝐼𝑀𝑝
𝐸𝐼
𝑑π‘₯
From trusses, the bending effects are negligible and
βˆ†= ∫
𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝
𝐸𝐴
𝑑π‘₯
Since the axial forces in truss members are constant the above simplifies to
βˆ†= βˆ‘
𝑁𝐼𝑖 𝑁𝑝𝑖
𝐸𝐴𝑖
𝐿𝑖
𝑛
𝑖=1
Where the summation goes over the number of members
For the beam and for many frames, the axial effect on displacements is very small
and can be omitted; Thus
βˆ†= ∫
𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝
𝐸𝐼
𝐿
0
𝑑π‘₯
In most cases, for statically determinate structures, the moment diagrams 𝑀𝐼 and 𝑀𝑝
can be drawn without writing the equations. The Integral ∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯ can be
computed graphically.
∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯ = ∫ 𝑀𝑝 𝑀𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ = 𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚
𝐿
0
𝐿
0
∴ βˆ†=
𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚
𝐸𝐼
Example 4.1
Use the unit load method to calculate the mid-span deflection and the slope at the
supports of a simply-supported beam loaded with UDL of intensity w.
Solution
Method 1: Integration
Set1 Loading
𝑀𝑝 =
𝑀𝐿
2
π‘₯ βˆ’
𝑀π‘₯2
2
Set 2 loading
𝑀𝑖 =
1
2
π‘₯ ; (0 ≀ π‘₯ ≀
𝐿
2
)
Due to symmetry, the integration can be performed over half the span and the results
multiplied by 2.
βˆ†=
1
𝐸𝐼
∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯
𝐿
0
=
2
𝐸𝐼
∫
1
2
π‘₯ (
𝑀𝐿π‘₯
2
βˆ’
𝑀π‘₯2
2
)
𝐿
2
0
𝑑π‘₯
βˆ†=
2
𝐸𝐼
∫ (
𝑀𝐿π‘₯2
4
βˆ’
𝑀π‘₯3
4
) 𝑑π‘₯
𝐿
2
0
=
𝟐
𝐸𝐼
[(
𝑀𝐿π‘₯3
12
βˆ’
𝑀π‘₯4
16
)]
𝟎
𝑳
𝟐
=
2
𝐸𝐼
[
𝑀𝐿4
96
βˆ’
𝑀𝐿4
256
]
=
𝑀𝐿4
𝐸𝐼
(
1
48
βˆ’
1
128
)
=
5𝑀𝐿4
384𝐸𝐼
Method 2 – Graphical (Preferred)
Set 1 Loading
Set 2 loading
Due to symmetry we can deal with the diagrams up to mid-span and double the
results
∴ βˆ† =
2 βˆ— 𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚
𝐸𝐼
= 2 βˆ—
2
3
βˆ—
𝐿
2
βˆ—
𝑀𝐿2
8
βˆ—
5
8
βˆ—
𝐿
4
βˆ—
1
𝐸𝐼
=
5𝑀𝐿4
384𝐸𝐼
To calculate the rotation or slope at the support, we apply a unit moment to support
A and draw the 𝑀𝐼 diagram
πœƒπ΄ =
1
𝐸𝐼
βˆ—
2
3
βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ—
𝑀𝐿2
8
βˆ—
1
2
=
𝑀𝐿3
24𝐸𝐼
Example 4.2
For the frame below, determine the vertical deflection at node D. EI is constant for
all members
Solution
For the set 1 loading, let’s use the principle of superposition letting the UDL and
concentrated load act independently.
For the systems on the right, the bending moment diagrams can easily be drawn.
𝐸𝐼 βˆ†π·
𝐻
= 80 + 10 + 20 = 110
βˆ†π·
𝐻
=
110
𝐸𝐼
Example 4.3
For the truss above, determine the following:
a. The vertical deflection of node 5
b. The rotation of member 1-5
c. The change in distance between nodes 2 and 3
Solution
Sub questions (a), (b) and (c) all make use of the same set 1 Loading. The axial
forces in the members must be determined for the given external loading.
a. To calculate the vertical deflection of node 5, put a vertical unit load at node
5 and calculate the axial forces in all members.
Now make and compute the following table
Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴
1-3 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 P 0
2-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A -1 -2P PL/A
4-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
1-2 𝐿 2
⁄ A -1 -P PL/2A
1-5 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 √2 √2P 2PL/A
3-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
3-4 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0
βˆ‘
𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿
𝐴
=
7𝑃𝐿
2𝐴
Therefore Vertical deflection of node 5
βˆ†5
𝑣
=
7𝑃𝐿
2𝐸𝐴
(b) We need to subject member 1-5 to a unit moment. Since trusses do not take
moments at the joints, we use a couple (pair of equal but opposite forces) at the ends
of member 1-5 to produce a unit moment. The force at each end, F, is calculated as
𝐹 βˆ—
𝐿√2
2
= 1
𝐹 =
2
√2𝐿
=
√2
𝐿
To calculate the rotation of member 1-5, replace the column containing 𝑁𝐼 in (a)
with those above and compute the last column in the table as follows:
Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴
1-3 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 P 0
2-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A -2/L -2P 2P/A
4-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
1-2 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
1-5 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 √2/L √2P 2P/A
3-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
3-4 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0
βˆ‘
𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿
𝐴
=
4𝑃
𝐴
βˆ†1βˆ’5=
4𝑃
𝐸𝐴
(c) The nodes 2 and 3 either approach each other or move away from each other.
The unit loads (P=1) act at nodes 2 and 3 along the line joining them but directed
opposite each other. The forces are self-equilibrating and produce no reactions.
Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴
1-3 𝐿 2
⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 P βˆ’βˆš2PL/4A
2-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -2P √2PL/2A
4-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A 0 -P 0
1-2 𝐿 2
⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -P √2PL/4A
1-5 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 1 √2P √2PL/A
3-5 𝐿 2
⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -P √2PL/4A
3-4 𝐿√2 2
⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0
βˆ‘
𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿
𝐴
=
7√2 𝑃𝐿
4𝐴
βˆ†2βˆ’3=
7√2 𝑃𝐿
4𝐴
Since the value is positive, the nodes approach each other as indicated.
EXERCISES
P4.1
Use the unit load method to calculate the vertical deflection at D
P4.2
Calculate the slope at A and the deflection at C
P4.3
For the cantilever truss, calculate the vertical deflection at joints 5 and 3. EA=80,000
kN for all members.

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Ce 255 handout

  • 1. CE 255 Theory of Structures Dr.-Ing. J. W. Ampofo
  • 2. CE 255 – THEORY OF STRUCTURES Chapter 1- The Conjugate Beam Method Proposed by Professor Mueller-Breslau in 1865, the Conjugate Beam Method is a slightly modified form of the Moment-Area Method (Chapter 2). Conjugate Beam is defined as the imaginary beam with the same dimensions as that of the original beam but load at any point on the conjugate beam is equal to the bending moment at that point of the original beam divided by EI. The Conjugate Beam Method is an engineering method used to find the slope and deflection of beams.
  • 3. There are two theorems related to the conjugate beam Theorem 1 The slope at a point in the real beam is equal to the shear at the corresponding point in the conjugate beam. Theorem 2 The displacement of a point in the real beam is equal to the moment at the corresponding point in the conjugate beam. The two theorems follow from the equations of internal loading and beam theory. If the intensity of loading on a beam is w, V the shear force and M the bending moment then 𝑑𝑉 𝑑π‘₯ = 𝑀 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑉 = ∫ 𝑀 𝑑π‘₯ (1.1) But 𝑉 = 𝑑𝑀 𝑑𝑋 𝑑2 𝑀 𝑑π‘₯2 = 𝑀 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀 = ∫ (∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯) 𝑑π‘₯ (1.2) If πœƒ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑦 are slope and deflection at a point on the beam, then from the beam theory π‘‘πœƒ 𝑑π‘₯ = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ πœƒ = ∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ (1.3) But πœƒ = 𝑑𝑦 𝑑π‘₯ 𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑π‘₯2 = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑦 = ∫ [∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯] 𝑑π‘₯ (1.4)
  • 4. Comparing equations (1.1) and (1.3) 𝑉 = ∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯ πœƒ = ∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ We see that if the load w is replaced by 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 , then the shear V corresponds to the slope πœƒ. Similarly, comparing eqns. (1.2) and (1.4) 𝑀 = ∫ (∫ 𝑀𝑑π‘₯) 𝑑π‘₯ 𝑦 = ∫ [∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯] 𝑑π‘₯ We see that if the w is replaced with 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 then the bending moment corresponds to the deflection
  • 5. Conjugate Beam Supports When the conjugate beam is drawn, it is important that the shear and moment developed in the conjugate beam correspond to the slope and displacement conditions in the real beam.
  • 6. PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS 1. Draw the Bending Moment Diagram for the given beam. 2. Construct the conjugate beam with the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 loading, Remember that when the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram is positive the loading is upwards and when the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram is negative, the loading is downwards. 3. Use the equations of equilibrium to solve for the reactions of the conjugate beam. 4. Solve for the shear and moment at the points or points where the slope and displacement are desired. If the values are positive, the slope is counter clockwise and the displacement is upward. Example of how a real beam is transformed into a conjugate beam
  • 7. Area Properties The area properties are well known for triangular and rectangular areas. For parabolic curves, we have
  • 8. Example 1.1 Determine the slope and deflection at B of the cantilever below EI=constant Solution First draw the bending moment diagram. We note that for this case. The diagram can be drawn without first calculating the reactions Next, draw the conjugate beam and load it with the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram, remembering that loading is downward because the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram is negative.
  • 9. Cut a section through the beam near B and consider the free body diagram to the left of the section. For the vertical equilibrium of forces, we have 𝑉 + 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 = 0 𝑉 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿2 2𝐸𝐼 The rotation πœƒπ΅ of the real beam πœƒπ΅ = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿2 2𝐸𝐼 The minus sign means that it is a clockwise rotation. Taking moments about a point at the section
  • 10. 𝑀 + 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ— 2 3 𝐿 = 0 𝑀 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 3𝐸𝐼 The deflection 𝑦𝐡 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 3𝐸𝐼 The negative sign indicates that deflection is downward. Example 1.2 Calculate the maximum deflection of the simply supported beam loaded with udl of intensity w. Solution The determination of reactions and drawing the bending moment diagram is trivial and left as an exercise for the student
  • 11. ο‚· Construct and load the conjugate beam with the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram ο‚· Calculation of Reactions We note that the loading is symmetrical and therefore each support will take half of the total load. The total load is equal to the area under the parabola. 𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐡 = 1 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ— 𝑀𝐿2 8𝐸𝐼 = 𝑀𝐿3 24𝐸𝐼 For the given system, we know that the maximum deflection occurs at mid-span. We therefore make a section at the mid-span of the beam and compute the initial moment.
  • 12. π‘₯Μ… = 3 8 βˆ— 𝐿 2 = 3𝐿 16 Taking moments at a point on the section, we have 𝑀 + π‘ŠπΏ3 24𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ’ π‘ŠπΏ3 24𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 3𝐿 16 = 0 𝑀 = π‘ŠπΏ3 24𝐸𝐼 ( 3𝐿 16 βˆ’ 𝐿 2 ) = βˆ’ 5π‘ŠπΏ4 384𝐸𝐼 Max deflection π‘¦π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 5π‘ŠπΏ4 384𝐸𝐼 (π‘‘π‘œπ‘€π‘›π‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘)
  • 13. Example 1.3 For the simply supported beam below, determine the deflection at C and the maximum deflection. Solution The maximum moment occurs under the load, with a value 𝑀 = 2 Γ— 6 Γ— 3 6+3 = 4π‘˜π‘π‘š (Student should confirm this by calculating reactions) Conjugate Beam and Loading Reactions
  • 14. βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐴 = 0 9𝑅𝐡 = 1 𝐸𝐼 ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6 βˆ— 4) + 1 𝐸𝐼 ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 3 βˆ— 7) = 90 𝐸𝐼 𝑅𝐡 = 10 𝐸𝐼 𝑅𝐴 = 1 𝐸𝐼 ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 9) βˆ’ 10 𝐸𝐼 = 8 𝐸𝐼 Bending moment at C βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0 𝑀𝐢 + 8 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 6 βˆ’ 1 𝐸𝐼 ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6) βˆ— 2 = 0 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’ 48 𝐸𝐼 + 24 𝐸𝐼 = βˆ’ 24 𝐸𝐼 π·π‘’π‘“π‘™π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐢 = 24 𝐸𝐼 (downward)
  • 15. Maximum Deflection We note that the maximum deflection ο‚· Occurs near mid-span ο‚· Occurs where the slope of the elastic curve or shear force is zero The maximum deflection occurs between A and C, therefore we calculate the shear force at a section x from support A. At a section x metres from A, The intensity of load y can be calculates using similar triangles 𝑦 π‘₯ = 4 6 β†’ 𝑦 = 2 3 π‘₯ Summing vertical forces, 𝑉(π‘₯) + 8 𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ 1 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 1 2 π‘₯ βˆ— 2 3 π‘₯ = 0 𝑉(π‘₯) + 8 𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ π‘₯2 3𝐸𝐼 = 0 𝑉(π‘₯) = βˆ’ 8 𝐸𝐼 + π‘₯2 3𝐸𝐼
  • 16. At maximum deflection, 𝑉(π‘₯) = 0 π‘₯2 3𝐸𝐼 = 8 𝐸𝐼 π‘₯2 = 24 β†’ π‘₯ = 4.899π‘š π‘€π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 8 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 4.899 + 1 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 1 2 βˆ— 4.899 6 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 4.899 βˆ— 4.899 3 = βˆ’26.13 𝐸𝐼 π‘€π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘šπ‘’π‘š π‘‘π‘’π‘“π‘™π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› 𝑖𝑠 26.13 𝐸𝐼 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  4.899π‘š π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐴 BEAMS OF VARIABLE RIGIDITY The conjugate beam can be also be used to calculate the slope and deflection of beam of variable rigidity. This is illustrated in the example below. Example 1.4 Calculate the slope and deflection at the free end of the cantilever beam of Example 1.1 if the moment of inertia (2nd moment of area) varies as shown below.
  • 17. Solution The fact that the beam has variable rigidity has no effect on the bending moment diagram. We note that, using similar triangles, the moment at C is -PL/2 When loading the conjugate beam, the moments between A and C are divided by 1 2𝐸𝐼 and those between C and B are divided by 1 𝐸𝐼 . This gives the following loaded conjugate beam. The slope at B is the shear force at B, the total load on the beam. πœƒπ΅ = (π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘§π‘–π‘’π‘š 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐴 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐢 + π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘™π‘’ 𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐢 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐡)
  • 18. = βˆ’ [ 1 2 ( 𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐼 + 𝑃𝐿 4𝐸𝐼 ) βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 ] = βˆ’ 3𝑃𝐿3 16𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 8𝐸𝐼 = βˆ’ 5𝑃𝐿3 16𝐸𝐼 𝑦𝐡 = βˆ’(π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘§π‘œπ‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘ + π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’π‘™π‘Žπ‘Ÿ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘) π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘Ž π‘π‘œπ‘–π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘› π‘Ž π‘ π‘’π‘π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Ž 𝐡 Since the centroid of the trapezium is not known the trapezium can be divided into a. 2 triangles b. A triangle and a rectangle And their moments combined – the principle of superposition Moment of trapezoidal load using 2 traingles Trapezium is divided into an upper triangle of area 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 and the distance of its centroid from B is 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2
  • 19. Theref6re 𝑀𝑖𝑒 = βˆ’ 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 ( 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2 ) = βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 And a lower triangle of area 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 4𝐸𝐼 with distance of centroid from B 1 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2 Therefore 𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’ 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 4𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 ( 1 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2 ) = βˆ’π‘ƒπΏ3 24𝐸𝐼 Total moment 𝑀𝑖 = 𝑀𝑖𝑒 + 𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 24𝐸𝐼 = βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 Alternatively we may calculate the moment of the trapezoidal load using a rectangle and a triangle Following the same procedure as before 𝑀𝑖𝑒 = βˆ’ 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 4𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 ( 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2 ) = βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3 96𝐸𝐼
  • 20. 𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿 4𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 ( 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 2 + 𝐿 2 ) = βˆ’3𝑃𝐿3 32𝐸𝐼 Total Moment 𝑀𝑖 = 𝑀𝑖𝑒 + 𝑀𝑖𝐿 = βˆ’5𝑃𝐿3 96𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ 3𝑃𝐿3 32𝐸𝐼 = βˆ’14𝑃𝐿3 96𝐸𝐼 βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 As we see, two methods yield the same results. Finally we calculate the moment of the triangular load between C and B about B. 𝑀2 = βˆ’ 1 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 24𝐸𝐼
  • 21. Deflection at B 𝑦𝐡 = 𝑀1 + 𝑀2 = βˆ’7𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 24𝐸𝐼 = βˆ’9𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼
  • 22. EXERCISES P1.1 Determine the slope and deflection at the free end of the cantilever beam below P1.2 For the beam below, calculate the maximum deflection within the span A-B P1.3 Calculate the rotation just to the left and just to the right of B. Compute the deflection at D
  • 23. CHAPTER 2 THE MOMENT-AREA METHOD The Moment-Area Method was developed by Otto Mohr in 1868 and presents powerful tool for finding the deflection of structures subjected primarily to bending. Its ease of finding deflections of statically determinate structures makes it ideal for solving statically indeterminate structures, using compatibility of displacements. THEORETICAL BASIS We consider the length AB of abeam in its undeformed state (page 22). From the diagram, we note. 1. AB is the original unloaded length of the beam and A’B’ is deflected position of AB when loaded. 2. The angle subtended at the centre of arc A’OB’ is Σ¨ and is the change in slope from A’ to B’ 3. PQ is a very short length of the beam, measured as dS along the curve and dx along the x-axis 4. dΣ¨ is the change in slope from P to Q and is also the angle subtended at the centre of the arc dS. 5. M is the average bending moment over the portion dx between P and Q. 6. The distance βˆ† is known as the vertical intercept and is the distance from B’ to the produced tangent to the curve at A’ which crosses under B’ at C. It is measured perpendicular to the undeformed neutral axis.
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  • 25. MOHR’S FIRST THEOREM (Mohr 1) Noting that the angles are small and measured in radians, we have 𝑑𝑆 = 𝑅 βˆ— π‘‘πœƒ 𝑅 = 𝑑𝑆 π‘‘πœƒ From the Euler-Bernoulli Theory of Bending, we know 1 𝑅 = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 Hence π‘‘πœƒ = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑𝑆 But for small deflections, the chord and arc length are similar, i.e. 𝑑𝑆 β‰ˆ 𝑑π‘₯, giving π‘‘πœƒ = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ The total change in slope between A and B is thus ∫ π‘‘πœƒ 𝐡 𝐴 = ∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐡 𝐴 π‘‘πœƒπ΅π΄ = πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ = ∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝐡 𝐴 𝑑π‘₯ [πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 = [π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š] 𝐴𝐡 Usually the beam is prismatic and so E and I do not change over the length AB, whereas the bending moment M will change thus πœƒπ΄π΅ = 1 𝐸𝐼 ∫ 𝑀 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐡 𝐴
  • 26. [πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 = [π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š] 𝐴𝐡 𝐸𝐼 This is Mohr’s First theorem (Mohr 1) ο‚· The change in slope between any two points on an elastic curve is equal to the area of the bending moment diagram between the points divided by EI. MOHR’S SECOND THEOREM (Mohr II) From the diagram we can see that π‘‘βˆ†= π‘₯ βˆ— π‘‘πœƒ But π‘‘πœƒ = 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ Therefore π‘‘βˆ†= 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— π‘₯ βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯ And for the portion AB, we have ∫ π‘‘βˆ† 𝐡 𝐴 = ∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— π‘₯ βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐡 𝐴 βˆ†π΅π΄= [∫ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐡 𝐴 ] π‘₯Μ… = πΉπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ 𝐡 This can be interpreted as [ π‘‰π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™ πΌπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘π‘‘ ] 𝐡𝐴 = [ π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š ] 𝐡𝐴 βˆ— [ π·π‘–π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐡 π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘’π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ ( 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 ) 𝐡𝐴 π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š ]
  • 27. This is Mohr’s second theorem and may be stated as: ο‚· For an originally straight beam subjected to bending moment, the vertical intercept between one terminal and the tangent to the curve of another terminal is the first moment of the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram about the terminal where the intercept is measured. Two crucial things must be noted from this definition; 1. Vertical intercept is not deflection. It is the distance from the deformed position of the beam to the tangent of the deformed shape of the beam at another location Thus βˆ†β‰  𝛿 2. The moment of the curvature diagram must e taken about the point where the vertical intercept is required. That is βˆ†π΅π΄β‰  βˆ†π΄π΅
  • 28. Example 2.1 For the cantilever beam shown, find the slope and deflection at B Solution
  • 29. For Mohr 1, [πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘™π‘œπ‘π‘’]𝐴𝐡 = [π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š] 𝐴𝐡 πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ = 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 𝐸𝐼 But πœƒπ΄ = 0 Therefore πœƒπ΅ = 𝑃𝐿2 2𝐸𝐼 In this case, because the tangent from A is horizontal, the vertical intercept βˆ†π΅π΄ is equal to the deflection S at B Since the intercept is measured at B, the first moment of the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram must be taken from this point
  • 30. Thus from Mohr II, we have βˆ†π΅π΄= ( 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 𝐸𝐼 ) βˆ— 2𝐿 3 And so the deflection at B is 𝛿𝐡 = 𝑃𝐿3 3𝐸𝐼 Example 2.2 For the following simply supported beam, calculate the slope at A using Mohr’s theorems Solution In the Moment-Area Method, the deflected shape diagram is used to identify relationships between vertical intercepts and slopes
  • 31. The key to the solution here is that we calculate βˆ†π΅π΄ using Mohr II but from the diagram we see that we can use the formula 𝑆 = π‘…πœƒ for small angles βˆ†π΅π΄= πΏπœƒπ΄ Once we know βˆ†π΅π΄ from Mohr II, we can find πœƒπ΄ = βˆ†π΅π΄ 𝐿 ⁄ To calculate βˆ†π΅π΄ using Mohr II, we need the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram
  • 32. π‘Ž = 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 3 = 2𝐿 9 𝑏 = 𝐿 3 + 1 2 ( 2𝐿 3 ) = 5𝐿 9 Thus from Mohr II βˆ†π΅π΄= 1 2 βˆ— 2𝐿 3 βˆ— 2𝑃𝐿 9𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 5𝐿 9 + 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 3 βˆ— 2𝑃𝐿 9𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 2𝐿 9 = 10𝑃𝐿3 243𝐸𝐼 + 2𝑃𝐿3 243𝐸𝐼 = 12𝑃𝐿3 243𝐸𝐼 = 4𝑃𝐿3 81𝐸𝐼 But βˆ†π΅π΄= πΏπœƒπ΄ πœƒπ΄ = βˆ†π΅π΄ 𝐿 ⁄ = 4𝑃𝐿3 81𝐸𝐼
  • 33. GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR FINDING DEFLECTIONS To find deflection at any location x from a support, use the following relationships between slopes and vertical intercepts. 1. Use Mohr II to find the slope at the support 2. For the location x and from the diagram we have 𝛿π‘₯ = π‘₯ βˆ— πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†π‘‹π΅ MAXIMUM DEFLECTION We know that the maximum deflection occurs at a slope πœƒ = 0
  • 34. To find where the slope is zero 1. Calculate slope at some point, say support A, using Mohr II 2. Using Mohr I determine at what distance from the point of known slope (πœƒπ΄) the change in slope (Mohr I), π‘‘πœƒπ΄ equals the known slope, (πœƒπ΄) 3. This is the point of maximum deflection since πœƒπ΄ βˆ’ π‘‘πœƒπ΄ = πœƒπ΄ βˆ’ πœƒπ΄ = 0 Example 2.3 For the following beam of constant EI a. Determine πœƒπ΄, πœƒπ΅ and 𝛿𝐢 b. What is the maximum deflection and where is it located?
  • 35. The first step is to draw the bending moment diagram and draw the deflected shape diagram with slopes and tangents as indicated. Slopes at A and B πΈπΌβˆ†π΄π΅= ( 2 3 βˆ— 2) ( 1 2 βˆ— 2 βˆ— 53.4) + (2 + 4 3 ) ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4) = 53.4 ( 4 3 + 20 3 ) = 427.2 Therefore βˆ†π΄π΅= 427.2 𝐸𝐼 ⁄ But βˆ†π΄π΅= 6πœƒπ΅ 6πœƒπ΅ = 427.2 𝐸𝐼 Therefore πœƒπ΅ = 71.2 𝐸𝐼 Similarly for the slope at A πΈπΌβˆ†π΅π΄= ( 2 3 βˆ— 4) ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4) + (4 + 1 3 βˆ— 2) ( 1 2 βˆ— 2 βˆ— 53.4) = 53.4 ( 16 3 + 14 3 ) = 534 βˆ†π΅π΄= 534 𝐸𝐼 ⁄
  • 36. But βˆ†π΅π΄= 6πœƒπ΄ Therefore πœƒπ΄ = 89.2 𝐸𝐼 Deflection at C To find the deflection at C, we use the vertical intercept βˆ†πΆπ΅ and πœƒπ΅ From the diagram above 𝛿𝐢 = 4πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†πΆπ΅ From the bending moment diagram and slope at B 𝐸𝐼𝛿𝐢 = 4 βˆ— 71.2 βˆ’ ( 1 2 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 53.4) ( 4 3 ) = 142.4 Therefore 𝛿𝐢 = 142.4 𝐸𝐼
  • 37. MAXIMUM DEFLECTION The first step in finding the maximum deflection is to locate its position. We know two things; 1. Maximum deflection occurs where there is zero slope 2. Maximum deflection is always close to the centre of span Based on these facts, we work with Mohr I to find the point of zero slope which will be located between B and C, as follows. πΆβ„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’π‘– π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› = πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ 0 = πœƒπ΅ Since we know that the change in slope is also the area of the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram we need to find the point x where the area of the 𝑀 𝐸𝐼 diagram is equal to πœƒπ΅ π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘  𝐸𝐼(πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ 0) = (53.4 βˆ— π‘₯ 4 ) βˆ— 1 2 βˆ— π‘₯ π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘  𝐸𝐼(πœƒπ΅) = (53.4 βˆ— π‘₯2 8 ) 𝐡𝑒𝑑 πœƒπ΅ = 71.2 𝐸𝐼 , β„Žπ‘’π‘›π‘π‘’
  • 38. 𝐸𝐼 ( 71.2 𝐸𝐼 ) = 53.4 βˆ— π‘₯2 8 π‘₯2 = 10.66 π‘₯ = 3.265π‘š π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š 𝐡 π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = π‘₯πœƒπ΅ βˆ’ βˆ†π‘‹π΅ πΈπΌπ›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 3.265 βˆ— 71.2 βˆ’ (53.4 βˆ— 3.2652 8 ) βˆ— 3.265 8 = 155 π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 155 𝐸𝐼
  • 39. APPLICATION TO STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES ο‚· Moment-Area Method for Built-in-Beams A beam is said to be built in or encastre when both ends are rigidly fixed so that the slope at the ends remain horizontal It follows that, if EI is constant ο‚· Change in slope from end to end is zero and Mohr I gives βˆ‘ 𝐴𝑖 = 0 ο‚· The vertical intercept are zero at both ends and Mohr II gives βˆ‘ 𝐴𝑖 π‘₯̅𝑖 = 0 Where 𝐴𝑖 are the areas under the bending moment diagram and π‘₯̅𝑖 the distances of the centroids to the end where the intercepts are being measured. It is convenient to show the bending moment diagram to any load such as below as the algebraic sum of 2 parts – one due to loads, treating the beam as simply supported and the other due to end moments, introduced to bring the slope back to zero.
  • 40. Mohr I states that the sum of the areas, positive and negative is zero 𝐴1 βˆ’ 𝐴2 = 0 β†’ 𝐴1 = 𝐴2 And Mohr II gives 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 These equations can be used to solve for the unknown fixed-end moments 𝑀𝐴 and 𝑀𝐡. We illustrate this by the following examples.
  • 41. Example 2.4 For the built-in beam shown, determine the end moments and the deflection under the load (maximum deflection) Solution The bending moment diagram is of the form Due to symmetry, 𝑀𝐴 = 𝑀𝐡 = 𝑀 Draw the free moment and fixed moment diagrams
  • 42. From Mohr I, the area of the free moment diagram is equal to that of the fixed moment diagram π‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘  𝐿 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 4 = 𝑀 βˆ— 𝐿 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑀 = 𝑃𝐿 8 Since 𝑀𝐴 = 𝑀𝐡 = 𝑀 , application of Mohr II s redundant, However for unsymmetrical loading, 𝑀𝐴 β‰  𝑀𝐡 and a second equation is obtained from Mohr II to solve for the two unknowns 𝑀𝐴, 𝑀𝐡
  • 43. Deflection Taking moments at C where the intercepts is measured πΈπΌβˆ†πΆπ΄= ( 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 4 ) βˆ— 1 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ’ ( 𝐿 2 βˆ— 𝑃𝐿 8 ) βˆ— 1 2 βˆ— 𝐿 2 = 𝑃𝐿3 96 βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 64 = βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 192 π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = βˆ†πΆπ΄= βˆ’ 𝑃𝐿3 192𝐸𝐼 Note that the same results are obtained measuring the intercept βˆ†π΄πΆ
  • 44. APPLICATION TO INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES – USE OF PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION AND DISPLACEMENT COMPATIBILITY Generally, we can use the principle of superposition to separate indeterminate structures into primary and reactant structures. For the built-in beams of the previous section, the primary structures is the statically determinate simply-supported beam with the given load (Free moment) and the reactant structure is the simply-supported beam loaded with the moment reactions (Fixed Moments). ο‚· For these structures, we can calculate the deflections at a point for which the deflection is known for the original structure. ο‚· We then use compatibility of displacement to equate the two calculated deflections to the known deflection of the original structure. ο‚· Doing so will yield the redundant reaction chosen for the reactant structure. Once this is known, all other load effects (bending moment, shear force, deflections and rotations) can be calculated. We illustrate this in the following example: Example 2.5 For the propped cantilever shown, determine the maximum deflection.
  • 45. Solution The system is statically indeterminate to the first degree so one of the reactions must ne release to obtain a statically- determinate primary structure. There are 2 possibilities – either the moment at A or the reaction at B. Let’s settle for the latter. πΉπ‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘™ = π‘ƒπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ + π‘…π‘’π‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑅𝐡 𝑖𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘£π‘Žπ‘™π‘’π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘ π‘’π‘› π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ In the final structure we know that the deflection at B,𝛿𝐡, must be zero as it is a roller support. Therefore from the bending moment diagram that results from the superposition of the primary and reactant structures, we calculate 𝛿𝐡 in terms of RB and solve 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛿𝐡 = 0Ξ΄ From the deflected shape and bending moment diagram of the primary structure. βˆ†π΅π΄= 𝛿𝐡 𝑃 = 1 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 1 3 (βˆ’256) βˆ— 8 βˆ— ( 3 4 βˆ— 8) = βˆ’ 4096 𝐸𝐼 and from those of the reactant structure βˆ†π΅π΄= 𝛿𝐡 𝑅 = 1 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 1 2 βˆ— 8𝑅𝐡 βˆ— (βˆ’256) βˆ— 8 βˆ— ( 2 3 βˆ— 8) = 512 3𝐸𝐼 𝑅𝐡
  • 46. The displacement compatibility at B gives 𝛿𝐡 = 𝛿𝐡 𝑃 + 𝛿𝐡 𝑅 = βˆ’ 4096 𝐸𝐼 + 512 3𝐸𝐼 𝑅𝐡 = 0 512 3𝐸𝐼 𝑅𝐡 = 4096 𝑅𝐡 = 24 π‘˜π‘ With 𝑅𝐡 known, we can draw the final bending moment diagram by adding the BMDs of the primary and reactant structures LOCATION OF THE MAXIMUM DEFLECTION Assume the maximum deflection is at a location x from support B. The slope at the maximum deflection is zero. This means that between B and x, the slope changes by
  • 47. πœƒπ΅ and therefore by Mohr I, the area of the 𝑀 𝐸𝑖 diagram between π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ and B is equal to πœƒπ΅. To calculate the required area of the 𝑀 𝐸𝑖 diagram, it is convenient to use the primary and reactant diagram rather than the final diagram. πΈπΌπœƒπ΅π‘‹ = βˆ’ 1 3 βˆ— 4π‘₯2 βˆ— π‘₯ + 1 2 βˆ— 24π‘₯ βˆ— π‘₯ = βˆ’ 4 3 π‘₯3 + 12π‘₯2 πΈπΌπœƒπ΅ = βˆ’ 1 3 βˆ— 256 βˆ— 8 + 1 2 βˆ— 8 βˆ— 24 βˆ— 8 = 256 3 πΈπΌπœƒπ΅π‘‹ = πΈπΌπœƒπ΅ βˆ’ 4 3 π‘₯3 + 12π‘₯2 = 256 3 4π‘₯3 βˆ’ 36π‘₯2 + 256 = 0 π‘₯ = 3.37 πΈπΌπ›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = βˆ’ 1 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 3.372 βˆ— 3.37 βˆ— 3 4 βˆ— 3.37 + 1 2 βˆ— 24 βˆ— 3.372 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 3.37 = 177.2
  • 48. π›Ώπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 177.2 𝐸𝐼 EXERCISE P2.1 For a simply-supported beam of span L with a concentrated Load P at mid-span, shows that the deflection under the load is 𝛿 = 𝑃𝐿3 48𝐸𝐼 P2.2 For a simply-supported beam of span L loaded with UDL of intensity w, show that the mid-span deflection is 𝛿 = 5π‘ŠπΏ4 384𝐸𝐼 P2.3 Apply Mohr’s Theorem to calculate the end moments of the built-in beams below.
  • 49. P2.4 Assume a simply-supported beam as a primary structure for the propped cantilever loaded with UDL as shown below. Use the appropriate displacement compatibility to calculate the moment at A. P2.5 Find the maximum deflection in span AB and the deflection at C in terms of EI
  • 50. CHAPTER 3 CONTINUOUS BEAMS AND THE THREE MOMENT EQUATION A beam is used to be continuous when supported on more than 2 supports. Continuous beams are statically indeterminate. The intermediate supports of a continuous beam are always subjected to some bending moment. The analysis of a continuous beam is similar to that of fixed end beam. The bending moment diagram of a continuous beam, under any set of loading, may be drawn in two stages: 1.) By considering the beam as a series of discontinuous beams (with simple supports) and drawing the bending moment diagram for the given loads, (Free Moment Diagram). 2.) By superimposing the Free Moment diagram to the end moments (Fixed Moment Diagram)
  • 51. In Fig 3.1, ABC is a continuous beam in which 𝐿1 = π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ 𝐴𝐡 𝐿2 = π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘œπ‘“ 𝐡𝐢 𝐼1 = π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΌπ‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐡 𝐼2 = π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ πΌπ‘›π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐡𝐢 𝑀𝐴 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐴 𝑀𝐡 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐡 𝑀𝐢 = π‘†π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐢 𝐴1 = π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐡 𝐴2 = π΄π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Ž π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘š 𝑖𝑛 π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐡𝐢 Fig 3.2 shows the deflected shape. Draw a tangent to the deflected shape (Elastic curve) at B meeting the vertical through A at D and the vertical through C at E. We note that
  • 52. tan πœƒ = β„Žπ΄ 𝐿1 = βˆ’ β„ŽπΆ 𝐿2 … … … … … π‘’π‘ž. 3.1 From Mohr II β„Žπ΄ = βˆ†π΄π΅= 1 𝐸𝐼𝑖 [(𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 + 𝑀𝐴 βˆ— 𝐿1 2 βˆ— 𝐿1 3 ) + (𝑀𝐡 βˆ— 𝐿1 2 βˆ— 2𝐿1 3 )] = 1 6𝐸 ( 6𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐼1 + 𝑀𝐴𝐿1 2 𝐼1 + 2𝑀𝐡𝐿1 2 𝐼1 ) β„Žπ΄ 𝐿1 = 1 6𝐸 ( 6𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐼1𝐿1 + 𝑀𝐴𝐿1 𝐼1 + 2𝑀𝐡𝐿1 𝐼1 ) π‘’π‘ž 3.2 β„ŽπΆ 𝐿2 = 1 6𝐸 ( 6𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 𝐼2𝐿2 + 𝑀𝐢𝐿2 𝐼2 + 2𝑀𝐡𝐿2 𝐼2 ) π‘’π‘ž 3.3 Substituting eq. 3.2 and eq 3.3 in eq 3.1 we obtain 𝑀𝐴 𝐿1 𝐼1 + 2𝑀𝐡 ( 𝐿1 𝐼1 + 𝐿2 𝐼2 ) + 𝑀𝐢 𝐿2 𝐼2 = βˆ’6 ( 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐼1𝐿1 + 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 𝐼2𝐿2 ) This is known as the three Moment Equation If the moment of inertia of the beam is constant, the equation reduces to 𝑀𝐴𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐡(𝐿1 + 𝐿2) + 𝑀𝐢𝐿2 = βˆ’6 ( 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐿1 + 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 𝐿2 ) The Three Moment Equation was derived by CLAPEYRON in 1857 and relates the unknown reactant moments to the free bending moment diagram for each two
  • 53. consecutive spans of a continuous beam. By writing this equation for each adjacent pair of spans, a sufficient number of equations are obtained pair of spans, a sufficient number of equations are obtained to solve for the unknown moments. Example 3.1 A continuous beam ABCD, simply supported at A, B, C and D is loaded as shown below. Find the support moments and draw the bending moment and shear force diagram. Solution Draw the continuous beam as a series of simply-supported beams and draw the free moment diagram EI is constant.
  • 54. The degree of redundancy is 2 - 𝑀𝐡 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝐢 We consider the first 2 spans, AB and BC And calculate the terms 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 in the three moment equation. The moment 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 is taken at A and 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 is taken at C. The moments are taken at the exterior supports and NEVER at the middle supports. The areas 𝐴1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴2 are each divided into two as indicated by the dotted lines so that the centroids of the resulting triangles can be easily located. 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 1 2 βˆ— 12 βˆ— 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 2 + 1 2 βˆ— 12 βˆ— 4 (2 + 1 3 βˆ— 4) = 16 + 80 = 96 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 = 1 2 βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 3 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 3 + 1 2 βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 2 (3 + 1 3 βˆ— 2) = 28.8 + 35.2 = 64 We can now write the three moment equation for span AB 𝑀𝐴𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐡(𝐿1 + 𝐿2) + 𝑀𝐢𝐿2 = βˆ’6 ( 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐿1 + 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 𝐿2 ) We note that the continuous beam has a simple support at A, i.e. 𝑀𝐴 = 0 0 + 2𝑀𝐡(6 + 5) + 𝑀𝐢 βˆ— 5 = βˆ’6 ( 96 6 + 64 5 )
  • 55. 22 𝑀𝐡 + 5𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’172.8 Next, we move to spans BC and CD In calculating 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1, we note that while 𝐴1 is the same area 𝐴2 shown in the spans AB and BC, the moment is taken at the same point. For spans AB, BC the moment was taken at C while for the present spans, it is taken at B. 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 1 2 βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 2 + 1 2 βˆ— 9.6 βˆ— 3 (2 + 1 3 βˆ— 3) 12.8 + 43.2 = 56 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 = 2 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 6 βˆ— 4 2 = 32 We now write the 3 Moment Equations, noting that the unknown moments are now 𝑀𝐡, 𝑀𝐢 and 𝑀𝐷. However, 𝑀𝐷 is zero because D is an exterior simple supports 𝑀𝐡 βˆ— 5 + 2𝑀𝐢(5 + 4) = βˆ’6 ( 56 5 + 32 4 ) 5𝑀𝐡 + 18𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’115.2 The Equations (a) and (b) are solved simultaneously to obtain 𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’6.84π‘˜π‘π‘š
  • 56. 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’4.48 π‘˜π‘π‘š REACTIONS With the support moments, calculated, the reactions can be calculated from the simply-supported beams as follows: Considering span AB βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0 6𝑅𝐴 βˆ’ 9 βˆ— 4 + 6.84 = 0 𝑅𝐴 = 36 βˆ’ 6.84 6 = 4.86 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐡 𝐿 = 9 βˆ’ 4.86 = 4.14 π‘˜π‘
  • 57. Span BC βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0 5𝑅𝐡 𝑅 βˆ’ 6.84 βˆ’ 8 βˆ— 3 + 4.48 = 0 𝑅𝐡 𝑅 = 5.27 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐢 𝐿 = 8 βˆ’ 5.27 = 2.73 π‘˜π‘ Span CD βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐢 = 0 6𝑅𝐷 βˆ’ 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ— 2 + 4.48 = 0 𝑅𝐷 = 4.88 π‘˜π‘
  • 58. 𝑅𝐢 𝑅 = 3 βˆ— 4 βˆ’ 4.88 = 7.12 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐡 = 𝑅𝐡 𝐿 + 𝑅𝐡 𝑅 = 4.14 + 5.27 = 9.41 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝑐 = 𝑅𝐢 𝐿 + 𝑅𝐢 𝑅 = 2.73 + 7.12 = 9.85 π‘˜π‘ The bending moment diagram can be drawn by superimposing the free moment diagram on the fixed moment diagram. The shear force diagram can be constructed from the reactions of the simply- supported beams.
  • 59. CONTINUOUS BEAM WITH OVERHANG If a continuous beam has an overhang that end remains statically determine since the support moment is known. No additional equation needs to be formulated due to the overhang. For the above beams, we have only one redundant moment, 𝑀𝐡 , A is an end simple support, 𝑀𝐴 = 0 , and at C we observe that 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’π‘ƒπΏ3, the negative sign indicating a hogging moment. For such a structure, we first formulate the three moment equation involving 𝑀𝐴, 𝑀𝐡 and 𝑀𝐢 and substitute the known values of 𝑀𝐴 and 𝑀𝐢. CONTINUOUS BEAM WITH FIXED END SUPPORT For a continuous beam with fixed end supports, end moments are developed at the supports. The rotation at the fixed end does not take place and the support moment is required to be calculated.
  • 60. In order to analyse such as beam by the Theorem of Three Moment, an additional equation is required for each fixed end. In such a case, whenever an exterior support is fixed, an additional imaginary span of length zero with no loads is appended to the end. In formulating equation 2 in the above sketch, all terms involving the appended zero length span are zero. Thus for span BC and CC’ Three Moment Equation 𝑀𝐡𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐢(𝐿1 + 0) = βˆ’6 ( 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐿1 + 0) 𝑀𝐡𝐿1 + 2𝑀𝐢𝐿1 = βˆ’6 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 𝐿1
  • 61. Example 3.2 For the continuous beam with constant EI, determine the supports moments and draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams. 𝐴𝐼 𝐴 𝑖𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘”π‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘§π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘œ π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘†π‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴𝐼 𝐴 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝐴𝐡 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 0 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 = 1 2 βˆ— 24 βˆ— 3 (2 + 1 3 βˆ— 3) + 1 2 βˆ— 24 βˆ— 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 2 = 108 + 32 = 140
  • 62. 3 Moment Equation: 2𝑀𝐴(5) + 𝑀𝐡(5) = βˆ’6 ( 140 5 ) 10𝑀𝐴 + 5𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’168 Spans AB and BC 𝐴1π‘₯Μ…1 = 36 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 3 + 24 (3 + 1 3 βˆ— 2) = 160 𝐴2π‘₯Μ…2 = 2 3 βˆ— 5 βˆ— 31.25 βˆ— 5 2 = 260.42 3 Moment Equation 𝑀𝐴(5) + 2𝑀𝐡(5 + 5) + 𝑀𝐢(5) = βˆ’6 ( 160 5 + 260.42 5 ) 5𝑀𝐴 + 20𝑀𝐡 + 5𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’504.5 𝐡𝑒𝑑 𝑀𝐢 = βˆ’10 ∴ 5𝑀𝐴 + 20𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’454.5 π‘†π‘œπ‘™π‘£π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘’π‘žπ‘›π‘  (1)π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ (2) π‘ π‘–π‘šπ‘’π‘™π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘’π‘œπ‘’π‘ π‘™π‘¦ 𝑀𝐴 = βˆ’6.21 π‘˜π‘π‘š 𝑀𝐡 = βˆ’21.17 π‘˜π‘π‘š
  • 63. Reactions Left Free Body Diagram βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0 5𝑅𝐴 + 21.17 βˆ’ 6.21 βˆ’ 20 βˆ— 2 = 0 5𝑅𝐴 = 40 βˆ’ 21.17 + 6.21 𝑅𝐴 = 5 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐡 𝐿 = 20 βˆ’ 5 = 15 π‘˜π‘ Right Free Body Diagram βˆ‘ 𝑀𝐡 = 0 5𝑅𝐢 + 21.17 βˆ’ 10 βˆ’ 50 βˆ— 5 2 = 0 5𝑅𝐢 = 125 + 10 βˆ’ 21.17
  • 64. 𝑅𝐢 = 22.77 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐡 𝑅 = 50 βˆ’ 22.77 = 27.23 π‘˜π‘ 𝑅𝐡 = 𝑅𝐡 𝐿 + 𝑅𝐡 𝑅 = 15 + 27.23 = 42.23 π‘˜π‘
  • 65. EXERCISES P3.1 Analyse the propped cantilever beam below and draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams. EI is constant. P3.2 Analyse the fixed beam with internal hinge and draw the bending moment diagram EI=constant.
  • 66. P3.3 For the continuous beam below, use the three moment theorem to calculate the unknown moments and draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams.
  • 67. CHAPTER 4 DEFLECTION BY ENERGY METHODS Energy Methods belong to a class of procedures employing the Principle of Conservation of Energy to determine the deflections of structures. To this class belong, among others, ο‚· The STRAIN ENERGY METHODS ο‚· The PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK ο‚· CASTIGLIANO’S METHOD In this course, we shall limit ourselves to the principle of virtual work. 4.1 PRINCIPLE OF VIRTUAL WORK ο‚· A virtual displacement is an imaginary displacement imposed on a structure, compatible with the boundary conditions. ο‚· Virtual Force is a set of imaginary forces in equilibrium The work done by the real force during virtual displacement or the work done by the virtual force during real displacement is called virtual work. ο‚· For virtual work to be done, either the displacement or force must be virtual. Both cannot be real nor can both be virtual.
  • 68. The Principle of virtual work states that: ο‚· A body is in equilibrium if, and only if the virtual work of all forces acting on the body is zero INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VIRTUAL WORK When a structure deforms, work is done both by the applied loads moving through a displacement, as well as by the internal stresses moving through corresponding strains (increase in strain energy) in the structure. Thus when virtual displacements or forces are causing virtual work, we have: π›Ώπ‘Š = 0 π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ βˆ’ π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ = 0 π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ = π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ Where; ο‚· Virtual work is denoted π›Ώπ‘Š and is zero for a body in equilibrium ο‚· External Work done is π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ , and ο‚· Internal Work is π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ The Material can be linear or non-linear The external virtual work is π›Ώπ‘ŠπΈ = βˆ‘(πΏπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘ βˆ— π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘£π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘–π‘ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘ ) The internal virtual work is the work done by the internal forces on their corresponding virtual displacements.
  • 69. We shall consider only the axial forces N and moment M among the internal forces. The effects of shear and torsion are insignificant. For a length 𝑑π‘₯ of a member under constant axial load N and constant moment M, with extension 𝑑𝛿 and rotation π‘‘πœƒ, the internal virtual work. π›Ώπ‘ŠπΌ = 𝑁𝑑𝛿 + π‘€π‘‘πœƒ π‘ŠπΌ = ∫ 𝑁 𝑑𝛿 + ∫ 𝑀 π‘‘πœƒ
  • 70. THE VIRTUAL WORK METHOD In the Virtual Work Method, also called the Unit Load or Dummy Load Method, two sets of loading are considered. SET 1: Structure subjected to actual external loads or temperature changes SET 2: Unit Load acting on , structure. This is a fictitious or dummy load introduced for the purpose of calculating the displacements in the structure. The unit load is placed at the point of the structure and in the direction where displacement is required. Impose the displacements due to the first set (real loadings) as virtual displacement for the unit load. The virtual work done by the unit load. π‘ŠπΈ = 1 βˆ— βˆ† Where βˆ† is the real displacement being sought 1 βˆ— βˆ†= ∫ 𝑁1 𝑑𝛿 + ∫ 𝑀1 π‘‘πœƒ Where βˆ† , 𝑑𝛿 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘πœƒ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘…π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘‘π‘–π‘ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘  And 1, 𝑁1 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀1 π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‰π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ πΏπ‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘”π‘  Using Hooke’s Law (Refer to Fig 4.1) 𝑑𝛿 = 𝑁𝑝 𝐸𝐴 𝑑π‘₯, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘πœƒ = 𝑀𝑝 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯
  • 71. Where: 𝑁𝑝 βˆ’ π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘Žπ‘™ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘“π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘‘ 𝑠𝑒𝑑 π‘œπ‘“ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘”(𝑒π‘₯π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘ ) 𝑀𝑝 βˆ’ 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒π‘₯π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘  𝑁𝐼 βˆ’ π‘Žπ‘₯π‘–π‘Žπ‘™ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑 π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝑀𝐼 βˆ’ 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘šπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘š π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑 π‘™π‘œπ‘Žπ‘‘ βˆ†= ∫ 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝 𝐸𝐴 𝑑π‘₯ + ∫ 𝑀𝐼𝑀𝑝 𝐸𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ From trusses, the bending effects are negligible and βˆ†= ∫ 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝 𝐸𝐴 𝑑π‘₯ Since the axial forces in truss members are constant the above simplifies to βˆ†= βˆ‘ 𝑁𝐼𝑖 𝑁𝑝𝑖 𝐸𝐴𝑖 𝐿𝑖 𝑛 𝑖=1 Where the summation goes over the number of members For the beam and for many frames, the axial effect on displacements is very small and can be omitted; Thus βˆ†= ∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝐸𝐼 𝐿 0 𝑑π‘₯ In most cases, for statically determinate structures, the moment diagrams 𝑀𝐼 and 𝑀𝑝 can be drawn without writing the equations. The Integral ∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯ can be computed graphically.
  • 72. ∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯ = ∫ 𝑀𝑝 𝑀𝐼 𝑑π‘₯ = 𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚ 𝐿 0 𝐿 0 ∴ βˆ†= 𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚ 𝐸𝐼
  • 73. Example 4.1 Use the unit load method to calculate the mid-span deflection and the slope at the supports of a simply-supported beam loaded with UDL of intensity w. Solution Method 1: Integration Set1 Loading 𝑀𝑝 = 𝑀𝐿 2 π‘₯ βˆ’ 𝑀π‘₯2 2 Set 2 loading 𝑀𝑖 = 1 2 π‘₯ ; (0 ≀ π‘₯ ≀ 𝐿 2 )
  • 74. Due to symmetry, the integration can be performed over half the span and the results multiplied by 2. βˆ†= 1 𝐸𝐼 ∫ 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝑝 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐿 0 = 2 𝐸𝐼 ∫ 1 2 π‘₯ ( 𝑀𝐿π‘₯ 2 βˆ’ 𝑀π‘₯2 2 ) 𝐿 2 0 𝑑π‘₯ βˆ†= 2 𝐸𝐼 ∫ ( 𝑀𝐿π‘₯2 4 βˆ’ 𝑀π‘₯3 4 ) 𝑑π‘₯ 𝐿 2 0 = 𝟐 𝐸𝐼 [( 𝑀𝐿π‘₯3 12 βˆ’ 𝑀π‘₯4 16 )] 𝟎 𝑳 𝟐 = 2 𝐸𝐼 [ 𝑀𝐿4 96 βˆ’ 𝑀𝐿4 256 ] = 𝑀𝐿4 𝐸𝐼 ( 1 48 βˆ’ 1 128 ) = 5𝑀𝐿4 384𝐸𝐼 Method 2 – Graphical (Preferred) Set 1 Loading
  • 75. Set 2 loading Due to symmetry we can deal with the diagrams up to mid-span and double the results ∴ βˆ† = 2 βˆ— 𝐴 βˆ— πœ‚ 𝐸𝐼 = 2 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 2 βˆ— 𝑀𝐿2 8 βˆ— 5 8 βˆ— 𝐿 4 βˆ— 1 𝐸𝐼
  • 76. = 5𝑀𝐿4 384𝐸𝐼 To calculate the rotation or slope at the support, we apply a unit moment to support A and draw the 𝑀𝐼 diagram πœƒπ΄ = 1 𝐸𝐼 βˆ— 2 3 βˆ— 𝐿 βˆ— 𝑀𝐿2 8 βˆ— 1 2 = 𝑀𝐿3 24𝐸𝐼
  • 77. Example 4.2 For the frame below, determine the vertical deflection at node D. EI is constant for all members Solution For the set 1 loading, let’s use the principle of superposition letting the UDL and concentrated load act independently. For the systems on the right, the bending moment diagrams can easily be drawn.
  • 78. 𝐸𝐼 βˆ†π· 𝐻 = 80 + 10 + 20 = 110 βˆ†π· 𝐻 = 110 𝐸𝐼
  • 79. Example 4.3 For the truss above, determine the following: a. The vertical deflection of node 5 b. The rotation of member 1-5 c. The change in distance between nodes 2 and 3 Solution Sub questions (a), (b) and (c) all make use of the same set 1 Loading. The axial forces in the members must be determined for the given external loading.
  • 80. a. To calculate the vertical deflection of node 5, put a vertical unit load at node 5 and calculate the axial forces in all members. Now make and compute the following table Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴 1-3 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 P 0 2-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A -1 -2P PL/A 4-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 1-2 𝐿 2 ⁄ A -1 -P PL/2A 1-5 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 √2 √2P 2PL/A 3-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 3-4 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0 βˆ‘ 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿 𝐴 = 7𝑃𝐿 2𝐴 Therefore Vertical deflection of node 5 βˆ†5 𝑣 = 7𝑃𝐿 2𝐸𝐴
  • 81. (b) We need to subject member 1-5 to a unit moment. Since trusses do not take moments at the joints, we use a couple (pair of equal but opposite forces) at the ends of member 1-5 to produce a unit moment. The force at each end, F, is calculated as 𝐹 βˆ— 𝐿√2 2 = 1 𝐹 = 2 √2𝐿 = √2 𝐿 To calculate the rotation of member 1-5, replace the column containing 𝑁𝐼 in (a) with those above and compute the last column in the table as follows:
  • 82. Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴 1-3 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 P 0 2-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A -2/L -2P 2P/A 4-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 1-2 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 1-5 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 √2/L √2P 2P/A 3-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 3-4 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0 βˆ‘ 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿 𝐴 = 4𝑃 𝐴 βˆ†1βˆ’5= 4𝑃 𝐸𝐴 (c) The nodes 2 and 3 either approach each other or move away from each other. The unit loads (P=1) act at nodes 2 and 3 along the line joining them but directed opposite each other. The forces are self-equilibrating and produce no reactions.
  • 83. Member Length(L) Area (A) 𝑁𝐼 𝑁𝑝 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿/𝐴 1-3 𝐿 2 ⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 P βˆ’βˆš2PL/4A 2-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -2P √2PL/2A 4-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A 0 -P 0 1-2 𝐿 2 ⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -P √2PL/4A 1-5 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 1 √2P √2PL/A 3-5 𝐿 2 ⁄ A βˆ’βˆš2/2 -P √2PL/4A 3-4 𝐿√2 2 ⁄ 𝐴√2/2 0 √2P 0 βˆ‘ 𝑁𝐼𝑁𝑝𝐿 𝐴 = 7√2 𝑃𝐿 4𝐴 βˆ†2βˆ’3= 7√2 𝑃𝐿 4𝐴 Since the value is positive, the nodes approach each other as indicated.
  • 84. EXERCISES P4.1 Use the unit load method to calculate the vertical deflection at D P4.2 Calculate the slope at A and the deflection at C P4.3 For the cantilever truss, calculate the vertical deflection at joints 5 and 3. EA=80,000 kN for all members.