Method of superposition for beams explained (slope & deflection with tables)

This tutorial explains how to use tables to quickly solve method of superposition (slope/deflection) problems for statically determinate beams. Tables really speed up the calculation of slope and deflection for key points of interest. Be careful to input the right magnitude and sign when using tables, and always think critically about whether or not the answer you are getting intuitively makes sense.

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[shivukuderu]

Hi Braden, it is so good to see all content in one place. Please keep it up. Thanks

[evanschune]

You guys never told me of this beautiful channel. Had I known earlier I would have dodged those supplementary and retakes.

Anyway. Thanks for this.

[locomdeen]

The way your videos are titled on your website in the method of superposition section are wrong to what the video is. For example this video was titled Method of superposition example #1: a simply supported beam but its not. Not to worry as didnt bother me much but thought to caution you so you can change it.

[orbital]

I encountered a simply supported beam problem asking: find the deviation of B relative to the tangent at A? Does deviation same with deflection?

[pamelaortiz]

I can't use the tables on my final rip

[sydneygant]

How do i find the deflection of the free end of the beam when an applied moment is in the middle of the beam?

[nurnaimiamirahazmi]

How can I find deflection in simply supported beam when x>a ? How can I adjust the formula?

[dawsondemontiney]

where is the other videos for using charts on structural analysis?

[experimentoruser]

I cant find a table for overhanging beams

[Krishnakk]

Sir uniformly distributed parabolic load plz do numericals

[J-WHO]

Is equation the same if load is hung from LVL vs being placed on the beam??

[rubentuting]

can the bending moment be superpositioned as well?

[apoorvseth]

Hello brother, in the book 'Mechanics of materials: RC Hibbeler 9th ed.' the book states that the load fnc. w(x) must be linearly related to displacement fnc. v(x).

Or in other words, the fourth derivative of v= k*v. How do I know if that's the case with the problem given?