Question

2. A. What is the mid span deflection of the beam shown below? Neglect the weight of the beam. Assume E = 1.6 × 106 psi and I = 697 in*.

B. If the allowable deflection is (1/240) of the span length for total load. Determine whether or not the beam is satisfactory. 10 k 8 k 10 k ILL 10' 10' 40' 10' 10' 8

Fig: 1