Problem 2

For the beam shown below,

a) Draw a FBD of the entire beam, and compute the reaction forces at A and B.

b) Determine functions for internal shear force, V(x), and internal bending moment, M(x),

along the length of beam.

c) Neatly plot V(x) and M(x).

250 lb

-4 ft

150 lb/ft

6 ft

B

4 ft

250 lb