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Homework Statement
You have a semi-circular cantilever with a point radial load at its free end.
i.e load acting down from top of semi circle, with bottom attached to something.
Calculate the equations for the horizontal and vertical deflections taking into account both bending moments and axial loads using castiglianos theorem
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
Ok I gave it a go and compared it to some experimental data and found I was a bit off.
I got dV=LR^3/2EI
with L = load
R = Radius
E = Youngs Modulus
I = moment of inertia bh^3/12