Bending Topic: Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Shear and Bending-Moment Diagrams for a Beam
How can you create shear and bending-moment diagrams for a beam with a specific loading?
Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Shear and Bending-Moment Diagrams:
Calculating Reaction Forces and FBD:
To calculate the reaction forces at supports A and B, sum the forces and moments around each point.
For example, for support A:
RA - 10 - 20 - 30 = 0
RA = 60 kN
For support B:
RB * 6 - 10 * 2 - 20 * 4 - 30 * 6 = 0
RB = 50 kN
Calculating Shear Force and Bending Moment:
Shear force can be calculated by summing vertical forces at each section along the beam.
Bending moment can be calculated by summing moments caused by loads and reaction forces.
Plotting Diagrams:
Shear diagram will show downward steps at each section based on shear force values.
Bending-moment diagram will show changes in bending moments along the beam's length.
By following these steps, you can accurately draw shear and bending-moment diagrams for beams with specific loadings. Understanding the distribution of forces and moments along the beam is crucial for structural analysis and design.