Calculate reaction in hyper static beam

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The discussion centers on calculating the reaction at point A of a hyperstatic beam, with specific equations and deflection calculations provided. The user initially derived a moment equation but found a discrepancy between their answer and the book's solution. After further analysis, they realized their mistake and confirmed that the book's answer is correct when substituting specific values. The conversation highlights the complexity of hyperstatic structures and the importance of careful algebraic manipulation in solving such problems. Ultimately, the user resolved their confusion and acknowledged the challenge of the topic.
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Homework Statement


Calculate the reaction MA

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First I have put the reaction By as an hyper static force. Then I found the deflection in B with the force By as a variable.

vb= \frac{w}{24EI}(3L4-4a3L+a4) - \frac{B_{y}L^{3}}{3EI}

Then I know that vb=0 because it is on a reaction. With that I find that
By= \frac{w}{8L^{3}}[3L4-4a3L+a4]

Now I just have to calculate the moment with
Mb=(a+b/2)bw-LBy

My final answer is \frac{wb^{2}}{8L^{2}}[2L^{2}+6L^{4}-b^{2}]

In the book, the final answer is \frac{wb^{2}}{8L^{2}}[2L^{2}-b^{2}].

I only have a 6L4 that isn't supposed to be here. Please help.


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If the answer in the book is "In the book, the final answer is wb28L2[2L2−b2].", what is the question, exactly?
 
Sorry, I should have added: If you put b=L, in the book answer, you get the wrong answer wL^2/8
 
The question is "what are the reactions" and I gave you the answer of the moment at point A. Maybe the book answer is wrong, it's a book from 1992. But I still don't know if I have the good answer, and I think that hyper static structure is really hard. If someone knows the good answer that would be really nice !


PytLov
 
Sorry again. If you put b=L then the book is correct. If you could show all your working or references to formulas, then maybe someone would see an algebraic error.
 
Well, I was writing my solution, and now I get the good answer... no idea what was my mistake. But thank you anyway.

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