Have You Calculated the Maximum Bending Moment Yet?

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Start date Mar 7, 2020
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Mar 7, 2020

Ashish181

Homework Statement: Show by using static equilibrium equations that maximum bending moment occurs at mid-span when the beam is loaded as shown in the figure .

Relevant Equations: Summation of Moment at either of the support =0
Sum of vertical forces = 0

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Mar 7, 2020

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Welcome, ashish181!

What work have you done so far?
Any schematic with magnitudes and directions of forces as described in the problem?

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