Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A cantilever beam of length L is loaded with a u.d.l. of w per unit length over a length a from the fixed end. The slope and deflection at the free end are respectively
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Choose the correct answer
A
wa³/6EI and wa²/8EI + wa²(L-a)/EI
B
wa²/6EI and wa³/8EI + wa²(L-a)/EI
C
wa³/3EI and wa⁴/4EI + wa³(L-a)/3EI
D
wa³/4EI and wa⁴/4EI + wa³(L-a)/3EI
Correct Answer
C. wa³/3EI and wa⁴/4EI + wa³(L-a)/3EI
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Use area-moment method for the loaded part and carry the end tangent to the free end; official key C
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