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Slope and Deflection Formula Sheet v3

This document provides a summary of formulas and methods for calculating slope and deflection in beams, including basic relations, standard deflection formulas for common beam types, and three methods: Double Integration, Macaulay's Method, and Moment Area Theorems. It outlines the steps for each method and includes boundary conditions for different support types. Quick tips for effective calculations are also provided.

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Slope and Deflection Formula Sheet v3

This document provides a summary of formulas and methods for calculating slope and deflection in beams, including basic relations, standard deflection formulas for common beam types, and three methods: Double Integration, Macaulay's Method, and Moment Area Theorems. It outlines the steps for each method and includes boundary conditions for different support types. Quick tips for effective calculations are also provided.

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Slope and Deflection - Formula Sheet & Methods Summary

Slope and Deflection - Formula Sheet & Methods Summary

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

Standard Deflection Formulas for Common Beams

Beam Type Loading Max Deflection (delta_max) Max Slope (theta_ma

Simply Supported Point load P at center PL^3 / 48EI ± PL^2 / 16EI

Simply Supported Uniformly distributed load w over span L 5wL^4 / 384EI ± wL^3 / 24EI

Cantilever Point load P at free end PL^3 / 3EI PL^2 / 2EI

Cantilever Uniform load w over length L wL^4 / 8EI wL^3 / 6EI

Fixed Beam Point load P at center PL^3 / 192EI ± PL^2 / 48EI

1. Double Integration Method

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:
Slope and Deflection - Formula Sheet & Methods Summary

- Use bracket notation:


<x - a>^n = (x - a)^n if x > a, else 0.

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.

3. Moment Area Theorems

Theorem 1:
- Change in slope between points A and B = Area under M/EI diagram between A and B.

theta_B - theta_A = integral of (M/EI) dx from A to B

Theorem 2:
- Deflection of point B relative to tangent at A = Moment of area under M/EI diagram about B.

delta_(B/A) = integral of (M/EI) * x dx from A to 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.

Boundary Conditions Summary

Support Type Deflection y Slope theta

Simply Supported y=0 theta free

Fixed y=0 theta = 0

Free End (Cantilever) Unknown Unknown (use moment/shear = 0)

Quick Tips
Slope and Deflection - Formula Sheet & Methods Summary

- Always draw the beam and mark loads/supports clearly.


- For Macaulay's method, write moment equation carefully using brackets.
- Apply boundary conditions correctly.
- Use moment area theorems for faster solutions.
- Memorize standard formulas for quick questions.

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