Deflection Analysis of a Beam Structure with Cantilever Constraint Using Superposition Method

Abstract

This study analyzes the maximum deflection of a cantilever beam subjected to a uniformly distributed load using analytical The analysis focuses on determining reaction forces, moments, and maximum deflection at the free The cantilever configuration with a fixed support at one end and a distributed load throughout its length represents a fundamental case in structural Results show that the maximum deflection occurs at the free end and is directly influenced by the beam's length, load magnitude, elastic modulus, and moment of This foundational analysis supports further studies of statically indeterminate beams and serves as a reference for more complex load conditions or numerical simulations such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA).