Question 1:

Figure 2
The shear force at the cut is equal to the algebraic sum of the forces acting to the
left or right of the cut. Based on this statement and Figure 2 above:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Draw its Free Body Diagram (1m)

Determine the support reactions; Ra and Rb, (2m)
Calculate its theoretical shear force (N) at the cut (2m)

Question 2:

Figure 3
The bending moment at the cut is equal to the algebraic sum of the moments
caused by the forces acting to the left or right of the cut.Based on this statement
and Figure 3 above:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Draw its Free Body Diagram (1m)

Identify and list all equations related to the experiment and explain it (2m)
Calculate its theoretical bending moment (Nm) at the cut (2m)