Question 2

a) An indeterminate beam with a fixed support (left) and two roller supports is shown in Figure2. Analyse and indicate where you would add conceptual pins to convert this to a corresponding determinate beam.

b) Decompose the beam into parts at the conceptual pins. Analyse and draw a neat and fully labelled Bending Moment Diagram showing all critical values and other necessary details for the beam members. Include all the working for part marks

Your personal design data (w1, w2, P)

Use the last three digits of your student ID, denoted 'xyz' to work out these three parameters as follows: w1 (kN/m) = 7+x/10; w2 (kN/m) = 5+y/10; P (kN) = 10+z*2/10.

For instance, a student has an ID of 0123456 will have ‘xyz' = 456 and therefore w1 = 7 + 4/10 = 7.4 kN/m; w2 = 5 + 5/10 = 5.5 kN/m; P= 10+6*2/10 = 11.2 kN.