BEAMBEND

How Much Does a Beam Bend?

BRIEF ABSTRACT

This problem shows an application of calculus to the analysis of one of the simplest load carrying structures: the beam. In particular, you will be finding the amount of deflection (bend or sag) in a beam carrying a distributed load. The calculus skill you will be applying is integration.

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