Calculating Bending Moments for a Supported Bar: Need Help!

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Start date Apr 3, 2012
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A user is seeking assistance with calculating bending moments for a 3m bar supported at both ends, with loads of 5kN at 1m and 10kN at 2m. They have calculated moments at support A as 25/3 and upward forces at supports A and B as 8.3kN and 6.7kN, respectively. The user requests clarification on their calculations and suggests that a visual figure would aid in understanding. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accurate moment and force calculations in structural analysis. Additional input from experienced members would enhance the accuracy of the user's approach.

Apr 3, 2012

barry-

Hello all can anyone advise me if i am doing this right, i have a 3m bar supported at both ends at 1m in 5kn and 2m in 10 kn, i understood that moments A = 1x5 and 2x10 =25/3 and support A upward force 8.3kn and B 5+10-8.3 = 6.7kn? anyhelp would be great thanks

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Apr 27, 2012

OldEngr63

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It would be a big help if you would post a figure.

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