Cantilever beam bending moment and shear force

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The discussion focuses on the need for formulas related to bending moment and shear force in cantilever beams under point loads. Key formulas provided include the displacement (Y) and angle (Theta) of the beam, which depend on parameters like load (W), beam length (L), Young's modulus (E), and moment of inertia (I). The user is seeking assistance to write programs for a class assignment, emphasizing the urgency of needing these formulas. There is a note about the difference in reference points for distances in the formulas compared to another source. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these calculations for effective programming related to structural analysis.
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Homework Statement


im trying to write a program for a class but first i need the formulas for the bending moment and shear force. i have the displacement and angle of the cantilever beam under a point load:

Y = -[(WX^2)/(6EI)][3a – x] for 0<x<a
Y = -[(Wa^2)/(6EI)][3x – a] for a<x<L

Theta = Wa^2/(2EI)



Homework Equations


y = displacement
E = young's modulus
I = moment of inertia
L = length of beam
w = uniform load (weight per unit length)


The Attempt at a Solution



please help, i have to write 3 programs due tomorow and can't get started without these formulas :(
 
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