Arch Bridge Shear and Bending Moment?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the creation of shear and bending moment diagrams for an arch bridge, specifically within the context of an engineering course. Participants express their need for guidance and foundational knowledge in statics to approach this task.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about how to begin creating shear and bending moment diagrams for an arch bridge, noting a lack of information provided by the professor.
  • Another participant indicates they have limited experience in statics, which complicates their ability to start the assignment.
  • Several participants request assistance in getting started with the diagrams.
  • One participant suggests that the professor has not yet assigned the task, implying that the discussion may be premature.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there is a lack of information and guidance on the assignment, but there is some disagreement about whether the task has officially been assigned.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding their understanding of statics and the requirements for the assignment, which may affect their ability to create the diagrams.

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This is my first course in Engineering and the professor told us today that we have to do shear and bending moment diagrams for an arch bridge. Anyone have any clue on how to do this? He gave us no information on how to do it and nothing in a book. Please help??
 
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I basically just need to know where to even start? I have never done much in Statics
 
Could someone help me get started with this?
 
i don't think he has given you any assignment yet, he's just telling you what your going to be doing
 

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