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Module 1 - Les #9 Influence Line-Girder
Module 1 - Les #9 Influence Line-Girder
MODULE 1-PRELIM
Lesson 9: Influence Line-Girder
MODULE 1-PRELIM
LESSON #9: Influence Line-Girder
In this lesson you will be able to draw influence line for a statically determinate structure, also to
determine the maximum live shear and moment in a member.
All concepts sample problems and figures are from the followings books,
You can also refer to the following online pages for additional information.
http://www.civilengineering.com
Girders
• Are the main horizontal supports of a structure, and support smaller beams.
• All girders are beams, but not all beams are girders.
Solution:
When 1 unit is at A ( x= 0)
x RG RF VCD
A 0
B 10
C 20
D 30
E 40
X RH RG MF
A 0
When 1 unit is at C ( x= 8m) H 2
B 4
C 8
F 10
D 12
E 16
Graph
When 1 unit is at F ( x= 10m)
Solution
A 1 0 0
C 1/2 1/2 5
D 1/2 1/2 3
F 1 0 0
A B CD E F