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Solve all problems using the finite element stiffness method.

For the beam shown in Figure 4–17, determine the displacement and slope at the center and the
reactions. The load is symmetrical with respect to the center of the beam. Assume EI constant
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Draw the loading diagram as follows:

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Step 2 of 10

Let’s consider,

Divide the beam into 3-nodes.

The stiffness matrix of the element 1-2 is as follows.

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The stiffness matrix of the element 2-3 is as follows.
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Here, the global stiffness matrix is K, the modulus of elasticity is E, and the moment of inertia is I.

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The boundary conditions are as follows,

The matrix is as follows,

The unknowns in the matrix are .

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Draw the forces and moments acting on the beam.

Let’s apply the boundary conditions to above global stiffness matrix.

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Reactions are as follows,

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Determine the reaction force F1y from the matrix as follows:

Substitute 0 for .

Substitute for .

Therefore, the reaction force is calculated as .

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Determine the moment M1 as follows:

Substitute for .

Therefore, the moment is calculated as .

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Step 8 of 10

Determine the reaction force F2y from the matrix as follows:

Therefore, the reaction force is calculated as .

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Determine the moment M2 as follows:

Therefore, the moment is calculated as .

Similarly, solve the matrix and obtain the reaction forces and moment as follows:

Therefore, the reaction force is calculated as .

Therefore, the moment is calculated as .

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The displacement of the beam is,

Substitute for .

Therefore, the obtained value for displacement is .

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