Expression for maximum deflection of a beam column simply supported at ends
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Explanation:
In all practical engineering applications, when we use the different components, normally we have to operate them within the certain limits i.e. the constraints are placed on the performance and behavior of the components. For instance we say that the particular component is supposed to operate within this value of stress and the deflection of the component should not exceed beyond a particular value.
In some problems the maximum stress however, may not be a strict or severe condition but there may be the deflection which is the more rigid condition under operation. It is obvious therefore to study the methods by which we can predict the deflection of members under lateral loads or transverse loads, since it is this form of loading which will generally produce the greatest deflection of beams.
Assumption: The following assumptions are undertaken in order to derive a differential equation of elastic curve for the loaded beam
1. Stress is proportional to strain i.e. hooks law applies. Thus, the equation is valid only for beams that are not stressed beyond the elastic limit.
2. The curvature is always small.
3. Any deflection resulting from the shear deformation of the material or shear stresses is neglected.
It can be shown that the deflections due to shear deformations are usually small and hence can be ignored.
Beam Deflection Equations
Generally, deflection can be calculated by taking the double integral of the Bending Moment Equation, M(x) divided by EI (Young's Modulus x Moment of Inertia).