Preparation

• Read sections 4-1 to 4-8 in the book.

Concepts

After this lesson you should be able to:

• Have a conceptual understanding of stiffness.
• Find the deflection of a straight beam under load.
• Understand the basics of Castigliano's thereom.

Upcoming Due Dates

• Homework #4 is due Monday, October 26th.
• The midterm is on Friday, October 30th.