Analytical solution for large deflection of Reissner׳s beam on two supports subjected to central concentrated force

•Analytical solution of large deflection of Reissner׳s beam subject to three point bending is present.•Three type of supports are discussed: simple supports, roller supports and hinged supports.•The solution for each type of support is illustrated by load-deflection diagrams.

In this article, an analytical solution for the deflection of a Reissner׳s beam under a force acting at the midpoint between two supports is given. Three types of beams are considered: simply supported, roller supported, and hinge supported. The solution for each type is illustrated by load-deflection diagrams, tables of reference values, and examples of deformed beam shapes.