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Mechanics of Materials by Andrew Pytel & Jann Kiusalaas, 2nd Edition.

Sample problem 4.1

Mechanics of Materials by Andrew Pytel &

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(1) Derive the expressions for the shear force and the
bending moment for each segment of the beam

(2) Draw the shear diagram and the bending moment

diagram

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Solution
1. Find the reactions (entire beam)
2. Divide the beam into segments

Mechanics of Materials by Andrew Pytel &

Jann Kiusalaas, 2nd Edition.

For each segment

3. From the left end of the beam, at a distance (x), within the
segment cut the beam

4. Apply the equilibrium equations to determine the

expressions for V & M

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Segment 1-1 (AB) 0  x  2

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Segment 2-2 (BC) 2  x  5

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Segment 2-2 (CD) 5  x  7

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5. Plot the expressions for the segments ( V-diagram & M-diagram)

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Mechanics of Materials by Andrew Pytel &

Jann Kiusalaas, 2nd Edition.