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skaterbasist
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I apologize for not using the template, but my question is more of a conceptual question than anything else.
The only thing so far that confuses me with Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams is when, in some cases, it is easier to approach the beam from the right side instead of the left.
When you do so, how does the graph change? Is it "mirrored"? If so, are both the shear & moment diagrams mirrored about the Y axis or X axis? Does it matter if the problem is cantilevered or simply supported in terms of the above asked question?
Thank you for any assistance. I have been stuck with this scenario in my head all day long.
The only thing so far that confuses me with Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams is when, in some cases, it is easier to approach the beam from the right side instead of the left.
When you do so, how does the graph change? Is it "mirrored"? If so, are both the shear & moment diagrams mirrored about the Y axis or X axis? Does it matter if the problem is cantilevered or simply supported in terms of the above asked question?
Thank you for any assistance. I have been stuck with this scenario in my head all day long.