HELP! maximum deflection question - further maths assignmen

[bantamm]

Hi guys, its great to be back on board. Ive been away for a while working, now I'm studying my HND and need your expert help..!

Question is this...

Determine the maximum deflection of the beam shown.
( see attached word doc.)

the annoying thing is I have forgotten this since 2yrs ago when i last did it, so your help is gretaly needed.

 

[Kral]

Re: HELP! maximum deflection question - further maths assig

bantamm,
See the example problem at
www.uoregon.edu/~struct/courseware/461/461_lectures/461_lecture40/461_lecture40.html
Regards,
Kral

 

[bantamm]

Re: HELP! maximum deflection question - further maths assig

thanks for the link kral, but i cant see that problem helping me.
can anyone offer anymor help?

 

[bantamm]

nope still stuck on this one.

am I supposed to work out EI? or take moments??

 

[bantamm]

I have to work out the reactions, then use maclaurins notation to solve it.

that be why I am stuck!