Calculating Deflection at Point P with Fixed Beams at Point X

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The discussion focuses on calculating deflection at point P on fixed beams with a load applied at point Y. It emphasizes the need to consider an equivalent load at the midpoint to evaluate deflection differences. The load at point Y is confirmed to act downward, affecting the deflection calculations. Participants express uncertainty about calculating equivalent forces at section P. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of beam deflection analysis under varying load conditions.
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the beams are fixed at point X. Load P is applied at Y. How different would be the deflections at P.
 

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I think that we would want to make an equivalent load at the mid point and evaluate how different that would be and then carry that through. (so our load at point Y is at a different point relative to the neutral axis, assuming we are both times pushing down correct??)
 
The load is acting down in both cases at Y.
Cant really makeout how to calculate eq. forces at the section P.
 

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