Understanding the Deflection of Beams

In this video I take a look at five methods that can be used to predict how a beam will deform when loads are applied to it. These are the double integration method, Macaulay's method, the principle of superposition, the moment-area method, and Castigliano's theorem, which is based on strain energy.

00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - Double Integration Method
08:19 - Macaulay's Method
12:07 - Superposition Method
13:20 - Moment-Area Method
17:24 - Castigliano's Theorem
20:26 - Outro

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