The intensity of loading on a simply supported beam of 5 meters span ...
The trapezoidal loading on the beam consists of a uniformly distributed load and a triangular loading as shown in figure.
Reactions: Taking moments about the end A, we have
Consider any section XX at a distance x from A Load intensity at the section XX
= 8 +x / 5 × 8 = 8 + 1.6x
S.F. Analysis S.F. at the section XX
The S.F. diagram follows a parabolic law At x = 0, i. e. , at A
Section of Zero Shear Equating the general expression for shear force to zero,
80 / 3 − 8x − 0.8x2 = 0
∴ 3x2 + 30x − 100 = 0
Solving, we get = 2.637 m.
B.M. Analysis
B.M. at any section XX
The B.M. diagram follows a cubic law.
Maximum bending occurs at the section of zero shear, i.e., at a distance of 2.637 meters from A.
∴ Maximum bending moment
= 37.615 kNm
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