Calculating reactions at supports if one support is elevated

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To calculate reactions at supports for a simply supported beam with one elevated support, consider the elevation difference when analyzing forces and moments. The reaction forces at both supports must still be perpendicular to the beam, despite the height difference. For a uniformly distributed load (UDL) of 22 kN/m over a 2.5m span, ensure that the sum of vertical forces equals zero and the sum of moments about any point also equals zero. It is crucial to remember that roller supports do not provide horizontal reaction components. This approach will yield accurate reactions at both supports.
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Hi guys!

How can one calculate your reactions at both ends of a simply supported beam if one reaction is higher than the other one?
Example: Support A (one end of the beam) is 100mm higher than Support B (other end) and there is a 22kN/m UDL distributed along the length of 2.5m
Does your reactions at the supports still act perpendicular or at an angle due to the elevation change of support A?
 
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Make sure all the forces add to zero, and all the moments add to zero. With that you should be able to confirm any possible answers.

Also make sure rollers supports aren't providing any component of their reaction force parallel to their direction of free motion.
 

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