2. A. What is the mid span deflection of the beam shown below? Neglect the weight of the

beam. Assume E = 1.6 × 106 psi and I = 697 in*.

B. If the allowable deflection is (1/240) of the span length for total load. Determine

whether or not the beam is satisfactory.

10 k

8 k

10 k

ILL

10'

10'

40'

10'

10'

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