Structure Analysis I Chapter 9
Method of Virtual Work: BeamMethod of Virtual Work: Beam 1 ∆ ∑udL M dx EI. = . dθ= dx M m L 1.∆ =∫ EI 0 1 = extlitlitldti thb ithttdditi fternal virtual unit load acting on the beam in the stated direction of ∆ m = internal virtual moment in a beam caused by the external virtual unit load ∆= external joint displacement caused by the real load on the truss
