QUESTION 2

For the non-uniform distributed load start 2m from point A to 7m, ( 𝟐 ≪ 𝒙 ≪ 𝟓 ),

20 𝑘𝑁⁄𝑚 × (5 − 2) 𝑚
𝐹1 =
2
𝐹1 = 30 𝑘𝑁

The centroid,𝑥̅1 of the distributed load is

2
𝑥̅1 = 2 + ( × 3)
3
𝑥̅1 = 4 𝑚

For the non-uniform distributed load start 5m from point A to 12m, ( 𝟓 ≪ 𝒙 ≪ 𝟏𝟐 ),

10 𝑘𝑁⁄𝑚 × 7 𝑚
𝐹3 =
2
𝐹3 = 35 𝑘𝑁

The centroid,𝑥̅3 of the distributed load is

1
𝑥̅3 = 5 + ( × 7)
3
22
𝑥̅3 = 𝑚
3
 Reaction Forces at Supports

The reaction force,𝑅𝐴𝑥 at Point A is given by

∑ 𝐹𝑥 +→ = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑥 = 0 𝑁

The reaction force, 𝑅𝐵𝑦 at Point B is given by

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑦 + 𝑅𝐵𝑦 − 35 − 30 − 12 = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑦 + 𝑅𝐵𝑦 = 77 𝑘𝑁 ⋯ ⋯ (𝟏)

The reaction force, 𝑅𝐴𝑦 at Point A is given by

∑ 𝑀𝐴 +↺ = 0

22
𝑅𝑩𝒚 (18) − 30(4) − 12(15) − 35 ( )=0
3
𝑅𝐵𝑦 = 30.93 𝑘𝑁 ⋯ ⋯ (𝟐)

Substitute (1) and (2)

𝑅𝐴𝑦 = 46.07 𝑘𝑁
To calculate the general moment equation for x = 2m to 5m from point A to point B

Defining the convention of x

0 2 5

x meters

From point A,

using method of decomposition,

W M
x
0 2 x
V
FA
where

W= (20kN/m – 0 kN/m) (x) / 3 = 20x/3 kN/m^2

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0

FA – V – (20/3)(x-2)^2(1/2) = 0

46.07 – V – 3.33x2 +13.33x– 13.33= 0

Hence, V = - 3.33x2 +13.33x + 32.74

From point A,

∑ 𝑀 = 0 ; Assume counter-clockwise direction positive

1
(-46.07) (x) + (0.5) (20/3) (x-2)^2 ( (𝑥 − 2) ) + M = 0
3

Hence, M = -1.11x3 +6.66 x2+32.75x+8. 88

From Point B to Point A for x=2 to x=5 from Point A

To calculate the general moment equation for x = 13 m to 16 m from point A to point B

Defining the convention of

16 13 x meters

Using method of decomposition,

Since this is an inverted triangle uniform loading when calculating shear and moment equation,

Hence we divide into the inverted triangle into 2 sections: A smaller triangle and a rectangular
sections as shown below
 20kN/m ( Y2

X1 X1Y1

X2

where we calculate the uniform loading of the inverted triangle at the cut section at x distance

using gradient of the triangle

Y1= 20/3(16-x)

Hence,the shear force exerted by the small triangle is given by

V = 0.5 (20 -Y1 ) (x-13)

= 0.5( 20- 20/3(16-x) )( x-13)

Shear force exerted by the rectangular is given by

V= Area of the rectangular section

= 20/3(16-x) ( x-13)

Moment exerted by the small triangle is given by

2
M= 0.5 (20 -Y1 ) (x-13) ( 3 (𝑋 − 13) )

2
= 0.5( 20- 20/3(16-x) )( x-13) ( 3 (𝑋 − 13) )

2
= (0.5)( 3) ( 20- 20/3(16-x) )( x-13)2

Moment exerted by rectangular section is given by

1
M = 20/3(16-x) ( x-13) ( 2 (𝑋 − 13) )
Hence,

From point B ,

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0 ;

V + 30.93 -12- (0.5) (10)(7) - 0.5( 20 + 20/3(16-x) )( x-13) =0

Hence, V= -3.33 x2 +106.61x – 807.20

From point B,

∑ 𝑀 = 0 ; Assume counter-clockwise direction positive

2
M- 30.93 x + 12(x-3) + 0.5(10)(7)(x-10.67)+ (0.5)( 3) ( 20- 20/3(16-x) )( x-13)2 +

1
20/3(16-x) ( x-13) ( 2 (𝑋 − 13) ) = 0

Hence,M= 1.1 x3 -53.33x2 + 807.23x-3721.586

 Reaction Forces at Supports ( with beam weight )

After taking into account self-weight of beam = 0.74kN/m

The reaction force,𝑅𝐴𝑥 at Point A is given by

∑ 𝐹𝑥 +→ = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑥 = 0 𝑁

The reaction force, 𝑅𝐵𝑦 at Point B is given by

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑦 + 𝑅𝐵𝑦 − 35 − 30 − 12 − 13.32 = 0

𝑅𝐴𝑦 + 𝑅𝐵𝑦 = 90.32 𝑘𝑁 ⋯ ⋯ (𝟏)

The reaction force, 𝑅𝐴𝑦 at Point A is given by

∑ 𝑀𝐴 +↺ = 0

22
𝑅𝑩𝒚 (18) − 30(4) − 12(15) − 35 ( ) − (13.32)(0.5)(18) = 0
3
𝑅𝐵𝑦 = 37.59 𝑘𝑁 ⋯ ⋯ (𝟐)

Substitute (1) and (2)

𝑅𝐴𝑦 = 52.73 𝑘𝑁
To calculate the general moment equation for x = 2m to 5m from point A to point B

Defining the convention of x

0 2 5

x meters

From point A,

using method of decomposition,

W M
x
0 2 x
V
FA
where

W= (20kN/m – 0 kN/m) (x) / 3 = 20x/3 kN/m^2

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0

FA – V – (20/3)(x-2)^2(1/2) – 0.74(x)= 0

52.73 – V – 3.33x2 + 13.33x –13.33 – 0.74x= 0

Hence, V = - 3.33x2 +12.59x + 39.4

From point A,

∑ 𝑀 = 0 ; Assume counter-clockwise direction positive

1
(-52.73) (x) + (0.5) (20/3) (x-2)^2 ( (𝑥 − 2) ) + M + 0.74x (0.5x) = 0
3

Hence, M = -1.11x3 +6.29 x2+39.41+8. 88

From Point B to Point A for x=2 to x=5 from Point A

To calculate the general moment equation for x = 13 m to 16 m from point A to point B

Defining the convention of

16 13 x meters

Using method of decomposition,

Since this is an inverted triangle uniform loading when calculating shear and moment equation,

Hence we divide into the inverted triangle into 2 sections: A smaller triangle and a rectangular
sections as shown below
Hence,

From point B ,

∑ 𝐹𝑦 +↑ = 0 ;

V + 37.59 -12- (0.5) (10)(7) - 0.5( 20 + 20/3(16-x) )( x-13) – 0.74(x) =0

Hence, V= -3.33 x2 +107.35x – 813.86

From point B,

∑ 𝑀 = 0 ; Assume counter-clockwise direction positive

2
M- 37.59 x + 12(x-3) + 0.5(10)(7)(x-10.67)+ (0.5)( 3) ( 20- 20/3(16-x) )( x-13)2 +

1
20/3(16-x) ( x-13) ( 2 (𝑋 − 13) ) - 0.74x (0.5x) = 0

Hence,M= 1.1 x3 -52.96x2 + 813.89x-3721.586