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In the context of Beam Deflections If the moment curve has a discontinuity, how do we account for it in the slope and deflection curve?

In reality if we load a beam within the elastic range of the material, it forms a curve that can be represented by a mathematical equation. But if the moment curve has a discontinuity it must mean ...
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Bending analysis of beams with varying cross section

All problems I solved in MoM class regarding beam bending involved a beam with continuous cross section. But is the process the same for a beam with varying cross section? For 'same process' I mean ...
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Finding the Shear Center for a Beam with 1 Axis of Symmetry

I am trying to solve this problem of finding the shear center for the given beam and I have found that e = 35.94 mm, however the solution that was shared with me, had the answer of 39.17 mm. My method ...
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