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Problems
Transfer Matrices

5.1 Find the deflection, slope, shear force, and bending moment along the beam of
Fig. P5.1.
Partial Answer :

x ( ft )w( in .) θ ( rad ) V ( lb ) M ( in . lb )

10 − 2

0 0 − 0 . 2 × 83 , 333 0

10 − 3 10 5 10 6 10 0 . 18 − 0 . 583 × − 0 . 1667 × 4 ×

10 − 2 10 5 30 0 0 . 1417 × − 0 . 1667 × 0

FIGURE P5.1