Reply With QuoteOriginally Posted by cuksr
Engineers Edge equation uses Total load where your equation uses Line load.
Total load is clearly indicated on the load image.
Different - not wrong..
Deflection at the unsupported end
There is a mistake in the formula in the Structural Beam Bending Equations / Calculation Cantilevered Beam with Uniform Load http://www.engineersedge.com/beam_be...s/beam_b85.gif
The correct formula is (w*l^4)/(8EI)
Engineers Edge equation uses Total load where your equation uses Line load.
Total load is clearly indicated on the load image.
Different - not wrong..
understand now. its a bit confusing if you're not careful or pay attention.
Or assumptions.
Dare I re-use one of my favorite quotations...
I think it was the great British Engineer, Bazelgate who said, "...conspicuous failures from structures hastily contrived!"
