A - Analysis, Beam on Elastic Foundation

Question 1

What is the curvature equation?

Answer 1

d^2y/dx^2

Question 2

What is the equation for moment?

Answer 2

Moment = -EI*Curvature

Question 3

In the equation for deflection what do all the symbols represent? (P, k, E, I)

Answer 3

P, Load (Mass*g)
k, modulus of subgrade reaction
E, modulus of elasticity
I, second moment of area

Question 4

What is the equation for vertical velocity

Answer 4

dy/dt = dy/dx * dx/dt