The discussion centers on analyzing a cantilever beam subjected to a uniformly distributed load (UDL) and an end load. Participants explore the calculations needed for support reactions and the UDL, particularly in the context of transitioning from one-dimensional to three-dimensional beam analysis.
The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express varying degrees of understanding and approaches to the problem. Some participants focus on the need for initial calculations, while others clarify the conceptual transition from one-dimensional to three-dimensional analysis.
Participants have not fully resolved the specifics of calculating the UDL or support reactions, and there are indications of missing assumptions regarding the approach to the problem.
Parner111 said:I think i can work everything else out once i know how i work out the UDL.
Determining the distributed load due to the weight is really the only thing you'll use the 3rd dimension for in this case. Like was already mentioned, find the volume of the beam and and then multiply that by your weight per unit volume number. That will give you the total weight. Once you get that, I'd simply use a 2D beam to do the analysis.Parner111 said:sorry i didnt mean it to seem like homework, up to now i have only worked with one dimensional beams and never with 3 dimensional and just wondered how do u start. I think i can work everything else out once i know how i work out the UDL. I need to draw shear force and bending moment diagrams but I am ok with them.