Using the moment-area method, check the deflection obtained in Problem 1.
Problem 1
Compute the maximum deflection for the beam of Problem 2 if the loading consists of one concentrated load of 5000 lb at midspan instead of the uniformly distributed load. The allowable deflection is 1 300 of the span length. Is the beam satisfactory?
Problem 2
Compute the maximum deflection of a 10-in.-by-14-in. simply supported solid rectangular redwood (S4S) beam. The span length is 15 ft and the beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 1000 lb/ft. The allowable deflection is 1 300 of the span length. Is the beam satisfactory?