Example 3 : A simply supported beam AB of span 4.5m is loaded as shown in Fig.

Determine the reaction at A and B of the beam

0.5x 4.5 X 1=2.25kN

4.5 X 1=4.5 kN

0.5 x 4.5=2.25m
RB
RA
2/3 x 4.5=3m

FBD of beam AB
Apply the ∑MA= 0 considering clockwise
moment as Positive

+4.5 x2.25 +2.25 x 3 - RB X 4.5 =0;

RB =3.75kN;
Apply ∑Fy=0 considering upward force as positive;

RA -4.5-2.25+RB=0
Check,
Action = Reaction
RA= 3kN Ʃ Fy = RA + RB
4.5 +2.25 = 3 + 3.75
6.75 kN =6.75 kN
 4kN 1m 4kN
2x1= 1m 0.5 x 3 x 2 =3kN
1m 2kN
A C D E

0.5m
2/3 x3=2m
Apply the ∑MA= 0 considering clockwise
moment as Positive
4X1+ 2X1.5+4 x2+3x 5- RB X 6=0;
RB =5kN;
Apply ∑Fy=0 considering upward force as positive;

RA -4-2-4-3+RB=0

RA = 8 kN;