A simply supported beam carries a point load P(lb) at its midpoint. Determine the value of the constant in the equation formed as Y = a+bP using least square method with the given data corresponding to the relationship between P and the maximum deflection Y (in). P Y 106 0.479 136 0.562 156 175 0.624 0.764 190 205 0.891 0.956

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A simply supported beam carries a point load P(lb) at its midpoint.
Determine the value of the constant in the equation formed as Y =
a+bP using least square method with the given data corresponding
to the relationship between P and the maximum deflection Y (in).
P
Y
106
0.479
136
0.562
156
175
190
0.624 0.764 0.891
205
0.956
Transcribed Image Text:A simply supported beam carries a point load P(lb) at its midpoint. Determine the value of the constant in the equation formed as Y = a+bP using least square method with the given data corresponding to the relationship between P and the maximum deflection Y (in). P Y 106 0.479 136 0.562 156 175 190 0.624 0.764 0.891 205 0.956
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