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What would be the percent change in deflection if a solid rectangular beam has its unsupported...

What would be the percent change in deflection if a solid rectangular beam has its unsupported length changed from 30 inches to 36 inches?   SHOW YOUR CALCULATION. What does this tell you about the importance of unsupported beam length in structural design?

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The importance of unsupported length in structural design can be understood by taking two cases of a beam...


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