A continuous beam is loaded by uniformly distributed load, w along span A-B-C. The beam is pinned supported at A and roller supported on B and C. By using force method, solve the following:- a) Draw the free body diagram of the beam. By highlighting the redundant, sketch the mechanism of deflection that could be occurred. b) Calculate the support reactions of the beam. Assume uniform flexural rigidity, El for each span of beam. L. Student w (kN/m) L (m) Mwanza 15

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A continuous beam is loaded by uniformly distributed load, w along span A-B-C. The beam is pinned
supported at A and roller supported on B and C. By using force method, solve the following:-
a) Draw the free body diagram of the beam. By highlighting the redundant, sketch the mechanism
of deflection that could be occurred.
b) Calculate the support reactions of the beam. Assume uniform flexural rigidity, EI for each span
of beam.
w
L.
L.
Student
w (kN/m)
L (m)
Mwanza
15
Transcribed Image Text:A continuous beam is loaded by uniformly distributed load, w along span A-B-C. The beam is pinned supported at A and roller supported on B and C. By using force method, solve the following:- a) Draw the free body diagram of the beam. By highlighting the redundant, sketch the mechanism of deflection that could be occurred. b) Calculate the support reactions of the beam. Assume uniform flexural rigidity, EI for each span of beam. w L. L. Student w (kN/m) L (m) Mwanza 15
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