How to Calculate the Bending of a Bar's Free End?

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To calculate the bending of a bar's free end with flexural rigidity EI, the relevant equations involve the relationship between the bending moment and the deflection. The user attempted to solve the problem by integrating the equations but did not arrive at the expected answer of w = PL^3/(3EI). There is a suggestion to ensure that boundary conditions are applied correctly to determine the constants of integration. Without reviewing the user's calculations, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact error. Proper application of boundary conditions is crucial for accurate results in bending problems.
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Homework Statement


Hello, i have problem with the following:
Determine the bending of the free end of an adjacent bar. The bar have flexural rigidity EI

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Homework Equations



q = -dt/dx = -d^2M/dx^2 = d^2/dx^2(EI*d^2w/dx^2)


The Attempt at a Solution



x = 0; w = 0, d2/dx = 0
x = l, T=0, M=M0

I integrated 4 times and putted in those initialvalues but it didn't get my the correct answer.

The answer should be w = PL^3/(3EI)
 
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Well, we can't say what went wrong without seeing your work. By the way, did you use your boundary conditions to determine the constants of integration when you did your calculations?
 
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