(1) The beam AB will fail if the maximum internal moment at D reaches 800 Nm or the normal force in member BC becomes 1500 N. Determine the largest load w it can support. (Supports A & C are pinned and there is an internal hinge at B) 4 m- D T 4 m W B 4 m 3 m C
(1) The beam AB will fail if the maximum internal moment at D reaches 800 Nm or the normal force in member BC becomes 1500 N. Determine the largest load w it can support. (Supports A & C are pinned and there is an internal hinge at B) 4 m- D T 4 m W B 4 m 3 m C
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(1) The beam AB will fail if the maximum internal moment at D reaches 800 Nm or the normal force in member BC becomes 1500 N. Determine the largest load \( w \) it can support.
(Supports A & C are pinned and there is an internal hinge at B)
### Diagram Description:
The diagram shows a beam structure with specific dimensions and support conditions.
- **Beam AB** is horizontally placed with a distributed load \( w \) applied over its length.
- A pinned support is located at point A.
- The beam section AB is 8 meters long, divided into two equal sections of 4 meters each, with point D marking the mid-section.
- **Beam BC** is inclined at an angle, extending 3 meters vertically downward and 4 meters horizontally from point B to point C.
- A pinned support is also located at point C.
- There is an internal hinge located at point B, which is the junction between the horizontal beam AB and the inclined beam BC. This hinge allows rotation but not translation.
- The beam rests on the ground at points A and C, providing vertical support reactions.
### Objective:
- Calculate the maximum load \( w \) that can be supported by the beam before either the moment limit at point D or the normal force limit in member BC is exceeded.
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