w1 Three distributed loads act on a beam as shown. The load between A and B increases linearly from 0 to a maximum intensity of w₁ = 14 lb/ft at point B. The load then varies linearly with a different slope to an intensity of w₂ = 18.6 W2 lb/ft at C. The load intensity in section ✓ of the beam is constant at W3 = 11.2 lb/ft. For each load region, determine the resultant force and the location of its line of action (distance to the right of A for all cases). BY NC SA 2016 Eric Davishahl WI B -b- W2 W3 Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable Value a 7.60 ft b 14.4 ft C 7.60 ft The resultant load in region is F= ni lb and acts ft to the right of A. The resultant load in region BC is FR2 = lb and acts ft to the right of A. The resultant load in region CD is FR3 lb and acts = ft to the right of A.

w1 Three distributed loads act on a beam as shown. The load between A and B increases linearly from 0 to a maximum intensity of w₁ = 14 lb/ft at point B. The load then varies linearly with a different slope to an intensity of w₂ = 18.6 W2 lb/ft at C. The load intensity in section ✓ of the beam is constant at W3 = 11.2 lb/ft. For each load region, determine the resultant force and the location of its line of action (distance to the right of A for all cases). BY NC SA 2016 Eric Davishahl WI B -b- W2 W3 Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable Value a 7.60 ft b 14.4 ft C 7.60 ft The resultant load in region is F= ni lb and acts ft to the right of A. The resultant load in region BC is FR2 = lb and acts ft to the right of A. The resultant load in region CD is FR3 lb and acts = ft to the right of A.

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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