Dr. (MRS.) Shayani Mendis: Tutorial 6
Dr. (MRS.) Shayani Mendis: Tutorial 6
A uniform live load of 2 kN/m and a single concentrated live force of 8 kN are placed on
the floor beams. If the beams also support a uniform dead load of 250 N/m, determine
Tutorial 6
Dr.(Mrs.) Shayani Mendis
The beam is used to support a dead load of 400 lb/ft, a live load of 2k/ft, and a The floor girder shown in Figure is supported by a pin (at E) and a roller (at F). It
concentrated live load of 8 k. Determine carries floor beams AB, BC and CD.
•Draw the influence line diagram for the shear at panel BC and moment of the
(a) the maximum positive vertical reaction at A, girder at G.
(b) the maximum positive shear just to the right of the support at A, •The floor beam carries a uniformly distributed load of 12kN/m in a length of
(c) the maximum negative moment at C. 4m. Calculate the maximum positive and negative shear at panel BC and moment
at point G of the girder.
Assume A is a roller, C is fixed, and B is pinned. A B C D
E G F
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