Equation:

W

2

2

)

Mx = P ⋅ (x – a) + M – ----- ⋅ (L

 

– 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

5-8 Equation Reference