Can Laplace Transforms be Applied to Finite Intervals?

In summary, the conversation discusses solving a problem involving a string of length L that is connected to supports and subjected to a load. The goal is to find the displacement u, but the proposed solutions attempted a Laplace transform on a finite interval, which is not possible. The correct approach would involve finding g using the delta dirac and then using it to solve the problem.
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I don't know why, but my answer is wrong.
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"Consider a string of length L that is connected at both ends to supports and is subjected to a load (external force per unit length) of f(x). Find the displcament u"
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We need to solve this:
$$Tu_{xx} = f(x)$$ subject to $$u(0)=u(L)=0$$

But i don't understand what is the problem in my solutions:
$$Tu_{xx} = f(x) = > Tu_{xx} = \delta({x-\epsilon})\\T(Us^2-su(0)-u_{x}(0)) = e^{-s \epsilon}\\U = (e^{-s \epsilon}/T + u_{x}(0))/s^2$$

So, we know that the inverse of $$e^{-s \epsilon}/(Ts^2) = H(x-\epsilon)x/T$$ and inverse of $$(u_{x}(0))/s^2 = u_{x}(0)x$$

So, shouldn't the final answer be $$u = \int_{0}^{L} f(\epsilon) (H(x-\epsilon)x/T + u_{x}(0)x) d \epsilon$$

Why is it wrong?
 
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You have attempted a Laplace transform on a finite interval.
 
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Orodruin said:
You have attempted a Laplace transform on a finite interval.
Hello. Thank you. But since we are restrict to a finite interval in x not infinite, this method is not possible? I mean, the method of find g using the delta dirac.
Or do i applied wrong? Could you give a tip to go on?
 

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