Practice Question: Find Maximum Deflection of Simply Supported Beam

NCEES Civil PE Specification Analysis of Structures–Forces And Load Effects: Deflection


Problem

A simply supported beam of length 10 ft and rectangular cross section 6 in x 12 in carries a uniform load of 120 kip/ft. The beam is steel, having E = 29000 ksi. Determine the maximum deflection of the beam if the 12 in dimension is vertical.

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