Question
Structural Engineering Question on Analysis of beams
For the 6 m long horizontal cantilever beam PQR shown in the figure, Q is the midpoint. Segment PQ of the beam has flexural rigidity EI = 2 × 105 kN.m2 whereas the segment QR has infinite flexural rigidity. Segment QR is subjected to uniformly, vertically downward load of 5 kN/m.
The magnitude of the vertical displacement (in mm) at point Q is ______ (rounded off to 3 decimal places).
Answer
The correct answer is 1.176 to 1.186 (approx)