Slope and Deflection Formula Sheet v3
Slope and Deflection Formula Sheet v3
Basic Relation
EI * d^2y/dx^2 = M(x)
- E = Modulus of Elasticity
- I = Moment of Inertia
- M(x) = Bending Moment at x
- y = Deflection at x
- theta = dy/dx = Slope at x
Simply Supported Uniformly distributed load w over span L 5wL^4 / 384EI ± wL^3 / 24EI
Steps:
1. Write bending moment M(x) as function of x.
2. Use EI * d^2y/dx^2 = M(x).
3. Integrate once to get slope: EI * dy/dx = integral of M(x) dx + C1.
4. Integrate again to get deflection: EI * y = integral of (integral of M(x) dx + C1) dx + C2.
5. Apply boundary conditions to solve constants C1 and C2.
6. Write final expressions for slope theta(x) and deflection y(x).
2. Macaulay's Method
When to use:
- For beams with multiple point loads or moments.
Concept:
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Steps:
1. Express M(x) using Macaulay brackets to include loads/moments.
2. Use EI * d^2y/dx^2 = M(x).
3. Integrate twice.
4. Apply boundary conditions.
5. Obtain slope and deflection expressions.
Theorem 1:
- Change in slope between points A and B = Area under M/EI diagram between A and B.
Theorem 2:
- Deflection of point B relative to tangent at A = Moment of area under M/EI diagram about B.
Steps:
1. Draw bending moment diagram.
2. Calculate areas under M/EI curve.
3. Calculate moments of these areas about required points.
4. Use theorems to find slope and deflection.
Quick Tips
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