Example 4.3 Determine the end-slopes and deflection at the center of a non-prismatic simply supported beam. The beam issubjected to a concentrated load at the center.
Solution: The M/EI diagram of the beam is shown in Figure 4.4(b).
Applying second moment-area theorem between points A and B ,
(clockwise direction)
Applying first moment area theorem between A and C .
(anti-clockwise direction)
Applying second moment area theorem between A and C .
(clockwise direction)
(anti-clockwise direction)
(downward direction)
