Question 3

Question 3

Beams – Distributed Forces question 3

Find the reaction forces at the fixed support A.

Find the reaction forces at the fixed support A.

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Step 1:
Draw FBD of beam and replace distributed load with equivalent force

Step 1:
Draw FBD of beam and replace distributed load with equivalent force

Beams – Distributed Forces solution step 1

Step 2:
Solve for reaction forces using equations of equilibrium

Step 2:
Solve for reaction forces using equations of equilibrium

Beams – Distributed Forces solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Beams – Distributed Forces formula

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