Engineering Combined Loading on an L-shaped beam

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The discussion focuses on solving for the axial force (Fy) and bending moment (M) on an L-shaped beam under combined loading. The user attempts to calculate stresses at various points using strain data but encounters difficulties due to the presence of multiple unknowns. Suggestions include finding reaction forces at the base and creating shear and moment diagrams to clarify the problem. The importance of using LaTeX for mathematical formatting is emphasized to enhance communication. The conversation concludes with the user acknowledging the complexity of the problem and the challenge of having too many unknowns relative to the available equations.
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In order to find the bending moment at each point
 
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morpheus343 said:
In order to find the bending moment at each point
Yes, the moment at section ##a-b## and ##c-d## are defined by ##M(x)## which is a function of ##F_x, F_y##.

Before you were applying the same moment at point ##b## and ##d##. But they are ##10 ~ \rm{cm}## apart. So they don't have the same internal moment.

You have two other points to consider, so maybe you can even solve for ##L##, I don't know...You'll have to try that out.

To me it appears as though section ##a-b## is at ##\frac{L}{2}## but that isn't specified anywhere - I'm skeptical, but who knows.

Also, it’s not clear whether or not the height of the I beam ( ##20 \rm{cm}## )is to be neglected against ##L##, that would factor into your external moment.
 
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I see, i will work the algebra and see if i can solve it, but i think there are too many unknowns.(##F_x##, ##F_y##, ##M_B##, ##L##, ##x## distance). And i only have 4 equations, one of each of the combined stress at each point. Thank you for your time and help
 

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