Question

Analyzing a beam with distributed loads and reactions applied on it. I need help with the shear diagram and moment diagram.

Answer 1

@ybarrap

Answer 2

I have calculated the reactions, but I am not sure where to start, was thinking starting at the right side

Answer 3

@paki

Answer 4

the attachment is the question with the beam I am analyzing

Answer 5

Let me show you my reactions I calculated at B and E. E has two reactions one in x and one in y, but x=0

Answer 6

Are my reactions fine?

Answer 7

I've got one more attachment with some lecture notes and homework problems I had done already. The tricky thing about this problem is the reaction is in the middle or almost in the middle of the distributed load

Answer 8

I know the shear diagram starting from left (point E) is going to be constant because the load on the beam is zero.

Answer 9

reactions are rite... you can start for shear force and bending moment from any side...

Answer 10

what side would you recommend? Left or right? I was thinking right side. So costant shear from the right until we meet point C.

Answer 11

agree

Answer 12

well I will roll with that and return in a little bit. I will show you later what I have come up with. Thanks

Answer 13

pleasure...