THE PRACTICE STUDIO
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PRACTICE / Static equilibrium
How is a point load shared?
A massless horizontal beam is supported at x = 0 and x = 4 m. A downward 120 N load acts at x = 1 m.
Find the upward reaction at the right support.
Organize the givens & assumptions
- length = 4 m
- load = 120 N at 1 m
Rigid massless beam, point load and simple supports; static equilibrium; supports can supply the stated upward reactions.
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