Solve all problems using the finite element stiffness For the beam shown in Figure P4–...

Solve all problems using the finite element stiffness

For the beam shown in Figure P4–77, use a computer program to determine the deflection at the mid-span using four beam elements, making the shear area zero and then making the shear area equal 5/6 times the cross-sectional area (b times h). Then make the beam have decreasing spans of 200 mm, 100 mm, and 50 mm with zero shear area and then 5/6 times the cross-sectional area. Compare the answers. Based on your program answers, can you conclude whether your program includes the effects of transverse shear deformation? method.