Structural Load Calculator
Analyze a simply supported beam under uniform load.
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What This Calculator Does
Analyze a simply supported beam under uniform load.
It combines Uniform Load, Span Length to estimate Max Bending Moment, Max Shear, Total Load.
Formula & Method
For a simply supported beam with uniform load: total load W=wL, max shear V=\frac{wL}{2}, and max bending moment M=\frac{wL^2}{8}.
Notation used in the formulas: R = Max Bending Moment; x_{1} = Uniform Load; x_{2} = Span Length.
Method summary: inputs are normalized to consistent units, core equations are evaluated, then secondary values are derived and rounded for display.
Use this calculator for quick scenario analysis. Start with baseline values, change one driver at a time, and compare how sensitive the results are to each input shown above.
Inputs Used
- Uniform Load: Used directly in the calculation.
- Span Length: Used directly in the calculation.
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