Reference Guide

5-8 Equation Reference
Equation:
Mx P x a–( )⋅ M
W
2
-----
– L
2
2– L x⋅ ⋅ x
2
+( )⋅+=
Example:
Given: L=10_ft, P=500lbf, M=800_ft ∗ lbf, a=3_ft, c=6_ft, w=100_lbf/ft, x=8_ft.
Solution: Mx= -200_ft ∗ lbf
Cantilever Shear (1, 10)
Equation:
V P w L x–( )⋅+=
Example:
Given: L=10_ft, P=500lbf, a=3_ft, x=8_ft, w=100_lbf/ft.
Solution: V=200_lbf