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Steps To Calculate Reactions: Resolution of Forces BMED 2
Steps To Calculate Reactions: Resolution of Forces BMED 2
1. Convert any UDL (uniform distributed load) to (P) point load = wl. P is center of UDL
2. Convert any UVL (uniform varying load) to point load = ½ base (l) x h (w/m). P is 1/3
distance from thick portion of UVL
1. Analyse shear from left side of beam. Up force is positive. Down force is Negative.
2. Connect points on beam using the following rules
Point load acting = straight line
UDL load acting = incline line
UVL load acting = parabolic line
No load acting = straight line