Find the support reactions on a beam

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The discussion centers on calculating support reactions for a beam subjected to a concentrated moment of 150 Nm. The user initially misinterpreted the moment as 150 N multiplied by 1.5 m, which led to confusion regarding the correct input for the SkyCivbeam online software. Participants clarified that the moment should not be multiplied by a length, as this would result in incorrect units. The consensus is that the moment is correctly given as 150 Nm, and any adjustments to the calculations must respect this unit.

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Find the support reactions on beam.
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Hello! in this good afternoon ;).

I need some help for this beam and his support reactions.

The problem it is done, but my result its different from the teacher`s result.

I'm sure my answer is correct, as even the "SkyCivbeam" online software also gives the same results.

it appears that the problem lies in the momentum that accompanies the 150 N force...but i don't know..
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The concentrated moment should be not 150, but 150 N x 1.5 m.
 
Lnewqban said:
The concentrated moment should be not 150, but 150 N x 1.5 m.
Nope. Note that the moment is given as 150Nm (the yellow is kind of hard to read). Multiplying it by a length again will mess up your units.
 
willem2 said:
Nope. Note that the moment is given as 150Nm (the yellow is kind of hard to read). Multiplying it by a length again will mess up your units.
Please, note that the yellow color shows the incorrect input value into the online calculator.
If the reaction moment at the point of connection between the beam and the L-shape lever is 150 N-m, that lever can't remain in static equilibrium respect to the beam.
Please see original problem shown by hand drawn diagram on top left corner of OP.
 

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