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The Conjugate Beam Method

The Conjugate Beam Method uses an imaginary beam called the conjugate beam to calculate properties like deflection and slope of the real beam. The conjugate beam has the same span as the real beam and is loaded by the moment diagram of the real beam, with positive moments representing downward loads. The clockwise rotation at a point on the real beam is equal to the positive shear at the same point on the conjugate beam. Likewise, the downward deflection at a point on the real beam is equal to the positive moment at the same point on the conjugate beam. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to draw the conjugate beam, calculate its reactions and properties, and use these to determine values like deflection and slope for the real beam.

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The Conjugate Beam Method

The Conjugate Beam Method uses an imaginary beam called the conjugate beam to calculate properties like deflection and slope of the real beam. The conjugate beam has the same span as the real beam and is loaded by the moment diagram of the real beam, with positive moments representing downward loads. The clockwise rotation at a point on the real beam is equal to the positive shear at the same point on the conjugate beam. Likewise, the downward deflection at a point on the real beam is equal to the positive moment at the same point on the conjugate beam. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to draw the conjugate beam, calculate its reactions and properties, and use these to determine values like deflection and slope for the real beam.

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The Conjugate Beam Method

→ an imaginary beam with span equal to the span of the real beam. Loading consists of the M/EI diagram
of the real beam. Positive M/EI represents downward loadings.

The clockwise rotation of the tangent at any point on the elastic curve of the real beam is equal to the
positive shear about the same point on the conjugate beam.

The downward deflection at any point on the elastic curve of the real beam is equal to the positive
moment about the same point on the conjugate beam.

OTHER PROPERTIES OF THE CONJUGATE BEAM:


 A fixed end for a real beam becomes free end for the conjugate beam.
 A free end for a real beam becomes fixed end for the conjugate A simple support for the real
beam remains a simple support for the conjugate beam.
 An interior support of the real becomes an internal hinge for the conjugate beam and conversely.
 The conjugate beam of the real beam is always determinate.
Illustrations:

Example 8.1

Using the conjugate beam method, compute the midspan deflection of the beam
shown. Assume constant EI

Solution:
Draw the Moment Diagram and place it on the Conjugate Beam.
Compute for the reaction of the conjugate Beam:
Compute for the moment at point C of the conjugate Beam
Example 8.2

Determine the slope and deflection at point B


of the steel beam shown. The reactions have
been computed. E = 29(103) ksi, I = 800 in.4

Solution:
Draw the Moment Diagram and place it on the Conjugate Beam.
Example 8.3

Use the conjugate-beam method to


determine the slopes at ends A and D and
the deflections at points B and C of the
beam shown.

Solution:
Draw the Moment Diagram and place it on the Conjugate Beam.

To solve for slope at A and D:


For the deflection at points B and C:
Example 8.4

Determine the maximum deflection of the


steel beam shown. The reactions have been
computed. E = 200 GPa , I = 60(10 )mm .
6 4

Solution:
Draw the Moment Diagram and place it on the Conjugate Beam.

Maximum deflection of the real beam occurs at the point where the slope of the beam is zero.
This corresponds to the same point in the conjugate beam where the shear is zero.

Using this value for x, the maximum deflection in the real beam corresponds to the moment M’:
Example 8.5

The girder in the Figure is made from a continuous


beam and reinforced at its center with cover plates
where its moment of inertia is larger. The 12-ft end
segments have a moment of inertia of I = 450 in and
4

the center portion has a moment of inertia of I’= 900


in . Determine the deflection at the center C. Take
4

The E = 29(10 ) ksi.


3

Solution:
Draw the Moment Diagram and place it on the Conjugate Beam.

Compute the support reactions of the conjugate beam.


Segment AB:

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