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C5: Internal Forces and Beams
5.1 Beams – Distributed Forces
- Theory
- Example
- Question 1
- Question 2
- Question 3
5.2 Beams – Internal Forces
- Theory
- Example
- Question 1
- Question 2
5.3 Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
- Theory
- Example - Equation approach
- Example - Direct method
- Question 1 - Equation approach
- Question 1 - Direct method
- Question 2 - Direct method
Chapter 5: Internal Forces and Beams
Chapter overview
In this chapter, we will be covering:
C5.1 Beams – Distributed Forces
- forces acting on beams that are distributed rather than acting as point loads
C5.2 Beams – Internal Forces
- normal force, shear force, and bending moment that act within the structure
C5.3 Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
- highly useful tool to visualise the distribution of shear force and bending moment along the beam's length
Chapter 5: Internal Forces and Beams
Chapter overview
In this chapter, we will be covering:
C5.1 Beams – Distributed Forces
- forces acting on beams that are distributed rather than acting as point loads
C5.2 Beams – Internal Forces
- normal force, shear force, and bending moment that act within the structure
C5.3 Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
- highly useful tool to visualise the distribution of shear force and bending moment along the beam's length