Q1: Analysis of forces and moments were done for asimply supported beam having span 10 m
carrying a uniformly distributed load of ‘w’ kN/m over a length of5 m from the left end support
and point loads ‘2w’ kN, ‘3w’ kN and ‘1.5w’ kN at distances of 6 m,7 m and 8 m respectively from
the left end support. It was observed that the maximum bendingmoment acting on the beam is
equal to 192 kNm. Suggest a suitable value for ‘w’ based on thisloading condition. How it will
change the reactions at the supports? What happens to the shearforce and bending moment
values at the supports and at the points where loads acting? Byplotting the bending moment and
shear force diagram for the beam, briefly conclude the relationshipbetween the values for shear
force and bending moment.
