Moment area diagram indeterminate

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The forum discussion focuses on solving an indeterminate moment area diagram problem involving a uniformly distributed load (UDL) and a point load. The calculations reveal that the moment due to the UDL is 16 kN, while the moment due to a 5 kN load is calculated as 30 kN. The analysis indicates a discrepancy in the reaction force at point B, yielding a value of 19.49 kN instead of the expected 11.125 kN, suggesting a potential error in the provided answer sheet or diagram interpretation.

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Part B the indeterminate question.

Divided the question into 3 Parts
Moment due to UDL

M = 2x4x2 = 16 Kn

EItab = Marea . Xa = 0
16 x 4 x 1/3 x( 1/4 x 4) ( parabola)

Due to 5kn Load

Split it up to on rectangular and on triangular load as the 5kn load goes to 6 m and analysing for 4 m to b.

M = 5 x 6 = 30
30 = 6
x = 4 therefore x = 20

=4x20x2 + 4 x 10 x 1/2 x ( 1/3 x 4)
=


Due to redundant reaction By
M = By x 4 = 4by


= - by4 x 4 x 1/2 x (1/3 x 4)


This gives a By of 19.49 instead of 11.125 specified in the answer sheet if added together as deflection = 0
 

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There seems to be a mismatch between your calculations and the attached diagram.
 

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