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To Calculate Reaction Forces in A Simply Supported Beam: Experiment # 6

This experiment calculates the reaction forces in a simply supported beam under different loading conditions. Equilibrium equations are used to calculate the reaction forces RA and RB at each support based on the loads and their distances from the supports. The calculated reaction forces are then compared to the measured values from scales at the supports. The results show that the calculated and measured reaction forces match closely, with small differences likely due to human error and friction losses.

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To Calculate Reaction Forces in A Simply Supported Beam: Experiment # 6

This experiment calculates the reaction forces in a simply supported beam under different loading conditions. Equilibrium equations are used to calculate the reaction forces RA and RB at each support based on the loads and their distances from the supports. The calculated reaction forces are then compared to the measured values from scales at the supports. The results show that the calculated and measured reaction forces match closely, with small differences likely due to human error and friction losses.

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EXPERIMENT # 6

To calculate reaction forces in a Simply Supported


Beam

Objectives:
 To find the reaction forces at supports under loading condition of a
simply supported beam.

Theoretical background:
A simply supported beam is able to support small loads with the reaction
forces. The reaction forces can be found using equilibrium conditions.

Consider a simply supported beam. Two loads w1 & w2 are applied on the
beam while the reaction forces are RA & RB at the supports.

Apply equilibrium conditions.

∑MA = 0

w1L1 + w2L2 + w3L3 – RBL = 0

RB = (w1L1 + w2L2 + w3L3) / L

Similarly we have

∑MB = 0

w1x1 + w2x2 + w3x3 – RAL = 0

RA = (w1x1 + w2x2 + w3x3) / L


Procedure:
Set the apparatus as shown in the figure. Apply the loads w1 & w2 and note
then distances from both the ends. By putting te values in formula, calculate
RA & RB. Also note the values of RA & RB from the scale attached to
apparatus. Compare the two values, they must be same.

Observation and calculation:


RA = w1l1+w2l2+w3l3/l

RB=w1x1+w2x2+w3x3/l

Where l3=x3=21”

S.No L(lb W1(lb) W2(lb) L1(lb L2(lb X1(in) X2(in) Calculate Observed
) ) ) d
RA RB RA RB
1 42 0.1 0.1 11 33 31 9 3.0 3.0 3 3
2 2
2 42 0.1 0.6 11 33 32 9 3.5 3.2 3.5 3.2
3 42 0.36 0.36 11 33 31 9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3
9 6
4 42 0.61 0.36 9 38 31 4 3.5 3.2 3.6 3.25
4 6
5 42 1.1 0.6 13 38 31 4 4.2 3.7 4.3 4
5 8

Result and conclusion:


The reaction forces RA & RB are experimentally and are equal to the values
of RA & RB from the scale. There is minute difference between the values due
to human error & frictional loses.

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