Example 3: A continous 3 span beam carries 43.

2 kN/m permanent actions/load(Gk)

including its self-weight and 36 kN/m variable action(Qk). Draw the possible load
arrangements on the beam. Calculate the maximum moment at span AB and at support B.
Assume that beam is used in a residential building.

Load/actions combinations

Consider STR situation,

Equation 6.10 a,

For equation 6.10a, select ߮ from table A 1.1 from National Annex in

NS EN1990:2002/NA:2008

For residential buildings

߮଴ = 0.7 then, 1.5 x 0.7

Design load = (1.35 x 43.2 kN/m + 1.5x0.7X 36 kN/m) = 96.1 kN/m

Equation 6.10 b,

Design load = (1.2 x 43.2 kN/m + 1.5X 36 kN/m) = 105.8 kN/m

Less favorable combination (critical combination) is 105.8 kN/m, partial factor of safety; ᵞG = 1.2
(for permanent load), ᵞQ =1.5(for variable load).
(a)Load arrangement for the maximum moment at support B

1.5 Qk + 1.2 Gk

1.2 Gk

1.2Gk = w1 and 1.5 Qk = w2, L= 7.2 m 
Using the Table 3.5( see at the end of the example) , 

W1  + W2 

Bending moment diagram using the Table 3.5,

2 2
‐(0.10 w1  X L +0.117 w2X L )

2 2
(0.0.08 w1 X L +0.0.0735 w2X L )

Maximum design bending moment at support B= 0.10 x 1.2 Gk X (7.2m)2 + 0.117 x1.5 Qk x (7.2 m)2 
                                                                                  
         =0.10 x 1.2 X 43.2 kN/m X (7.2m)2 + 0.117 x1.5X 36 kN/m x (7.2 m)2 
                                                             = 596.3 kN.m 
(a)Load arrangement for the maximum moment at span AB and CD

1.5 Qk + 1.2 Gk 1.5 Qk + 1.2 Gk

1.2 Gk

Maximum bending moment in AB span= 0.080 x 1.2 Gk X (7.2 m)2 + 0.101 x1.5 Qk x (7.2 m)2 

                                                                      = 497 kN.m                       

+
 

(c)Load arrangement for the maximum moment at span BC

1.5 Qk + 1.2 Gk

1.2 Gk 1.2 Gk

 
(d)Load arrangement for the maximum moment at support C