A simply-supported rectangular steel bar with a height of 32 mm and width of 6 mm is loaded with two overhanging loads, of P = 550 N, as shown in the figure. Given, L = 0.7 m and a = 0.35 m. Using singularity functions, find the deflection at the ends and at the center. Since the beam is symmetric, write the equation for only half of the beam, and use the slope at the beam center as a boundary condition.
The deflection at the ends of the beam is m.
The deflection at the center of the beam is m.