Question
Structural Engineering Question on Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods
The beam shown in the figure is subjected to a uniformly distributed downward load of intensity q between supports A and B.Considering the upward reactions as positive, the support reactions are
A
RA=2ql;RB=25ql;RC=−ql
B
RA=−ql;RB=25ql;RC=2ql
C
RA=−2ql;RB=25ql;RC=0
D
RA=2ql;RB=ql;RC=2ql
Answer
RA=2ql;RB=25ql;RC=−ql
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): RA=2ql;RB=25ql;RC=−ql