Cantilever Beam (Uniform Load)

civil-cantilever-uniform

Cantilever Beam (Uniform Load)

civil

Beams

\delta_{max} = \frac{wL^4}{8EI}

Maximum deflection of cantilever under uniform load

Cantilever, uniform load over entire length

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    "symbol": "δₘₐₓ",
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    "siUnit": "m",
    "imperialUnit": "in"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "w",
    "name": "Load per Unit Length",
    "unit": "N/m",
    "siUnit": "N/m",
    "imperialUnit": "lbf/ft"
  },
  {
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    "name": "Length",
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    "imperialUnit": "ft"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "E",
    "name": "Elastic Modulus",
    "unit": "Pa",
    "siUnit": "Pa",
    "imperialUnit": "psi"
  },
  {
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    "name": "Moment of Inertia",
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    "siUnit": "m⁴",
    "imperialUnit": "in⁴"
  }
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δₘₐₓ, w, L, E, I

cantilever, beam, deflection, uniform, distributed

false