What is the maximum absolute shear in the following beam? Use L = 21, a = 2, b = 4, P₁ =1, P₂ = 4, and P3 = 2. Give the answer to two decimal places. P₁ P₂ L a b P3
What is the maximum absolute shear in the following beam? Use L = 21, a = 2, b = 4, P₁ =1, P₂ = 4, and P3 = 2. Give the answer to two decimal places. P₁ P₂ L a b P3
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Transcribed Image Text:**Beam Shear Problem**
**Problem Statement:**
What is the maximum absolute shear in the following beam? Use the following parameters:
- \( L = 21 \)
- \( a = 2 \)
- \( b = 4 \)
- \( P_1 = 1 \)
- \( P_2 = 4 \)
- \( P_3 = 2 \)
Give the answer to two decimal places.
**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram presents a beam supported at both ends. The beam is subjected to three vertical downward forces labeled as \( P_1 \), \( P_2 \), and \( P_3 \). These forces are applied at specific points along the beam:
- \( P_1 \) is applied at a distance \( a \) from the left support.
- \( P_2 \) is applied at a distance \( a + b \) from the left support.
- \( P_3 \) is applied further along the beam.
The total length of the beam is \( L \).
The diagram on the right side specifically illustrates the distance between the forces:
- \( P_1 \) is separated by a distance \( a \) from \( P_2 \).
- \( P_2 \) is separated by a distance \( b \) from \( P_3 \).
The beam configuration acts as a classic problem in structural engineering for determining the maximum shear force experienced within the beam structure.
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