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¶

• The final report for part 1 of the project is Friday, October 21.
• Homework #4 is due Monday, October 24th.
• The midterm is on Friday, October 28th.