Solve Problem by using a computer program. For the tapered beam shown in Figure P5–45,...

Solve Problem by using a computer program.

For the tapered beam shown in Figure P5–45, determine the maximum deflection using one, two, four, and eight elements. Calculate the moment of inertia at the midlength station for each element. Let E = 30 × 10⁶ psi, I₀ = 100 in⁴, and L = 100 in. Run cases where n = 1; 3, and 7. Use a beam element. The analytical solution for deflection and slope at the free end for n = 7 is given by Reference [7] as shown below: