5-2.2-2: Find the deflection at midspan using a W14X22 1 k/ft 4' 3' 2 k/ft 6'
5-2.2-2: Find the deflection at midspan using a W14X22 1 k/ft 4' 3' 2 k/ft 6'
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Find the deflection at midspan using a W14X22

Transcribed Image Text:### Problem 5-2.2-2: Structural Deflection Calculation
**Objective**: Find the deflection at midspan using a W14X22 structural steel beam.
**Beam Configuration**:
- The beam is simply supported at points A and B.
- A uniformly distributed load of 1 k/ft is applied over the span from A for a distance of 4 feet.
- A uniformly distributed load of 2 k/ft is applied over the span immediate to the right of the 1 k/ft load, extending for 3 feet.
- The total span of the beam is 13 feet with distances broken down into:
- 4 feet from A to the end of the first load
- 3 feet from the end of the first load to the end of the second load
- 6 feet from the end of the second load to support B
**Diagram**:
- The beam is shown horizontal with supports at both ends.
- A uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 1 k/ft is shown between points A and the end of a 4-foot section.
- Another UDL of 2 k/ft is applied just after the former load for a length of 3 feet.
- Support A is a fixed support, and support B is a roller support.
### Steps to Solve:
1. **Determine Reactions at Supports**: Calculate the reactions at supports A and B due to the applied loads.
2. **Construct Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams**: Use the reactions to develop shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam.
3. **Locate Midspan**: Identify the midspan of the beam.
4. **Calculate Deflection**: Use appropriate beam deflection formulas or methods such as moment-area method, conjugate beam method, or integration method to find the deflection at midspan.
### Assumptions:
- Beam material assume to be elastic and isotropic.
- Deflection calculations based on linear elastic theory.
### Solution Techniques:
1. **Equilibrium Equations**: Sum of vertical forces and moments about one support equals zero.
2. **Integration Method**: Integrate the moment equation derived from the loading conditions to get the slope and deflection equations.
3. **Superposition Principle** (if applicable): If multiple loads, the deflections due to each load can be added to find the overall deflection.
**Note**: Numerical solution will
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