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The document describes using MD-Solid software to analyze the shear force and bending moment diagrams of a cantilever beam under different loads. The procedure involves opening the software, selecting a cantilever beam, inputting the beam length and applied loads, and obtaining the shear force and bending moment diagrams. Several attempts are made applying loads of 10N, 20N, 30N, and 40N at the mid-point and end-point of the beam to calculate and compare the mean values. The software facilitates easy calculation and helps students solve mechanics of materials problems involving cantilever beams.

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MD-solid Experimen

The document describes using MD-Solid software to analyze the shear force and bending moment diagrams of a cantilever beam under different loads. The procedure involves opening the software, selecting a cantilever beam, inputting the beam length and applied loads, and obtaining the shear force and bending moment diagrams. Several attempts are made applying loads of 10N, 20N, 30N, and 40N at the mid-point and end-point of the beam to calculate and compare the mean values. The software facilitates easy calculation and helps students solve mechanics of materials problems involving cantilever beams.

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Objective:

To determine the reaction of cantilever beam shear force and bending moment at different points diagram
using MD-solid software.

Apparatuses:
 MD-Solid software
 Cantilever beam

Theory:
A cantilever beam is a rigid structural element supported at one end and free at the other. The cantilever
beam can be either made of concrete or steel whose one end is cast or anchored to a vertical support. It is a
horizontal beam structure whose free end is exposed to vertical loads. In a building, a cantilever is constructed
as an extension of a continuous beam, and in bridges, it is a segment of a cantilever girder. It can be
constructed either cast-in-situ or by segmental construction by pre-stressing methods. Cantilever construction
allows overhanging structures without additional supports and bracing. This structural element is widely used
in the construction of bridges, towers, and buildings, and can add a unique beauty to the structure.
Applications of Cantilever Beam in Construction:
Cantilever beam structures are used in the following applications:

 Construction of cantilever beams and balconies

 Temporary cantilever support structures

 Freestanding radio towers without guy-wires

 Construction of cantilever beam for pergolas

 Lintel construction in buildings

A cantilever beam under the action of the structural load is subjected to moment and shear stresses. The

objective of any design process is to transfer these stresses safely to the support.
The bending moment of a cantilever beam varies from zero at the free end to a maximum value at the fixed end
support. Hence during the design of cantilever beams, the main reinforcement is provided to the upper fiber of
the concrete beam to withstand the tensile stress safely.

The maximum span of a cantilever beam is generally dependent on the following factors:

 The depth of the cantilever


 The magnitude, type, and location of the load
 The quality and type of material used
MDSolids: is software for topics taught in the Mechanics of Materials course (also commonly called Strength
of Materials or Mechanics of Deformable Solids). This course is typically a part of civil, mechanical, and
aerospace engineering programs and a number of related programs. The software also features a number of
modules for topics taught in the Statics course.
MDSolids: consists of routines for beams and flexural members, torsional assemblies, axial assemblies,
trusses, columns, pressure vessels, section properties, Mohr's circle analysis (including stress transformations
and strain transformations), and many more topics.

Procedure:
Step-1: Open the software…. And select the option Beam.
Step-2: Now, Select the Beam whom you want the calculation.
Step-3: After Selecting the type of beam….Write the length your beam in (inches, mm, m ).
Step-4:Get your Data (Shear force, moment bending diagram), just put the value of load.

Observation & Calculations:


Attempt N0.1:
Serial No Load at Mid-point Load at End-point Mean Value

1 10N 10N 10

Attempt N0.2:
Serial No Load at Mid-point Load at End-point Mean Value

2 20N 20N 20

Attempt N0.3:
Serial No Load at Mid-point Load at End-point Mean Value

3 30N 30N 30

Attempt N0.4:
Serial No Load at Mid-point Load at End-point Mean Value

4 40N 40N 40
Comments:
 MDSolids is conceived as a tool to help students solve and understand homework problems.
 This software makes the calculation easy.

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