Determine the vertical deflection of joint D produced by the 30-kip load as shown in the figure below. a.) Castigliano's Theorem Method b.) Virtual Work Method All bars: A = 2 in? E = 9000 kips/in? P 30kips- 12 12

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Chapter6: Deflections Of Beams: Geometric Methods
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Please answer by using both methods with clear calculations. 

a) Castigliano's Theorem Method
b) Virtual Work Method

Determine the vertical deflection of joint D produced by the 30-kip load as shown in the figure below.
a.) Castigliano's Theorem Method
b.) Virtual Work Method
All bars:
A = 2 in?
• E = 9000 kips/in2
P 30kips-
12
12'
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the vertical deflection of joint D produced by the 30-kip load as shown in the figure below. a.) Castigliano's Theorem Method b.) Virtual Work Method All bars: A = 2 in? • E = 9000 kips/in2 P 30kips- 12 12'
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