The discussion revolves around a homework problem related to beam moments, specifically addressing the calculation of EIy for a P/2 force in a standard beam configuration. Participants are trying to understand the reasoning behind including only one P/2 force in the initial solution and are debating the appropriate definitions and approaches to calculating moments.
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the correct approach to the problem or the definitions being used. Multiple competing views remain regarding the inclusion of forces and the definitions of moments.
There are unresolved questions about the definitions of moments and the assumptions underlying the proposed equations. The discussion reflects varying interpretations of the problem and its requirements.
What definition of moment are you using?chetzread said:Homework Statement
for the first line of solution , i don't undertsand why the author only include one P/2 force only...
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I think it should be EIy" = 0.5Px -P(x-0.5L) -0.5P(L-x) , am i right?
Moment about point xpongo38 said:
That is not a definition. see my reply to another of your questionschetzread said:
i am using the first one (algebraic sum of the moments on ONE SIDE of the section.pongo38 said:
how does this question related to the question that i asked in another thread?pongo38 said: