Equilibrium of a Simple Beam

Use sum of forces and moments to find reactions at beam supports.

Practice Questions

Q1.A simply supported beam of length 6 m carries a point load of 30 kN at midspan (3 m from each support). What is the reaction at each support?

Q2.The same 6 m beam now has a point load of 24 kN located 2 m from the left support (A). What is the reaction at support A?

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