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Beams (Part 1)

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By the end of this section, you should . . .
  1. Be able to recognize a structural element loaded as a beam.

  2. Be able to use the correct sign convention for internal shear force and bending moment.

  3. Be able to evaluate the internal shear force and bending moment at a specified cross section in a straight beam.

  4. Be able to evaluate the internal shear force and bending moment as a function of position in a straight beam.

  5. Be able to draw graphs showing the variation of shear force and bending moment in a straight beam.

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Note Tab © 1998, Leroy D. Sturges (revised 20 August 1999)