SFD and BMD example 2

The video tutorial explains how to draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for a simply supported beam with a uniformly distributed load. It begins with an introduction to beam support types and distributed loads, followed by drawing a free body diagram and calculating reaction forces using static equilibrium equations. The tutorial then covers the calculation of shear force and bending moment along the beam, and concludes with plotting the diagrams and summarizing the process.

Explain how a uniformly distributed load is represented in terms of force per unit length.

What is the significance of a free body diagram in analyzing a beam under load?

How can a uniformly distributed load be replaced for the purpose of calculating reaction forces?

Describe the process of calculating reaction forces at supports in a beam.

What are the static equilibrium equations used to analyze forces in a beam?

How do you determine the shear force at any point along a beam?

Explain how to derive the equation for the bending moment at any point along a beam.

What is the relationship between the bending moment and the shear force in a beam?

What are the characteristics of the shear force and bending moment diagrams for a simply supported beam?

How do you plot the shear force and bending moment diagrams based on calculated values?