Next, consider the concentrated load acting on the beam:
For this case, the midspan deflection is given by:
and the slope at the supports is:
Note: Since this loading is symmetric, the slope at only one support need be determined.
Next, consider the concentrated load acting on the beam:
For this case, the midspan deflection is given by:
and the slope at the supports is:
Note: Since this loading is symmetric, the slope at only one support need be determined.