Figure Q1 shows a beam resting on simple supports which is loaded by a combination of uniformly distributed and point loads. Q1 (a) Calculate the vertical reactions VA and VB. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam showing all significant points. (b) (c) Calculate the distance from the support A to the point of contraflexure on span A-B. 20 kN 62 kN 10 kN/m A B 4 3 All dimensions in metres Figure Q1

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Figure Q1 shows a beam resting on simple supports which is loaded by a combination of
uniformly distributed and point loads.
(a)
Calculate the vertical reactions VA and VB.
Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam showing all
significant points.
(b)
(c)
Calculate the distance from the support A to the point of contraflexure on span A-B.
20 kN
62 kN
10 kN/m
A
B
2
4
2
All dimensions in metres
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Transcribed Image Text:Q1 Figure Q1 shows a beam resting on simple supports which is loaded by a combination of uniformly distributed and point loads. (a) Calculate the vertical reactions VA and VB. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams for the beam showing all significant points. (b) (c) Calculate the distance from the support A to the point of contraflexure on span A-B. 20 kN 62 kN 10 kN/m A B 2 4 2 All dimensions in metres Figure Q1
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