Problem Sets: 3) A truck and trailer combination having the axle loads as shown in the figure rolls across the simply supported beam with a span of 12 meters. Determine the maximum shear force and bending moment and draw the shear and bending moment diagrams where the maximum moment occurs. whim P1=20 kN P2-30 kN P3=40 KN P3=30 kN HI H 2m 2m 4m 12m

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Beams

In structural engineering, a beam is a component made of a variety of materials (including steel alloys, and wood) that can resist loads applied laterally to the beam axis. Members, elements, rafters, shafts, and purlins are all terms used to describe beams.