For a cantilever beam with a point load at the free end, what is the reaction fo

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For a cantilever beam with a point load at the free end, what is the reaction force at the fixed support?
  1. 0 kN
  2. Load
  3. 2 x Load
  4. Load/2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

For a cantilever beam with a point load at the free end, what is the reaction force at the fixed support?
  • Step 1: Identify the cantilever beam. A cantilever beam is fixed at one end and free at the other end.
  • Step 2: Understand the point load. A point load is a force applied at a specific point, in this case, at the free end of the cantilever beam.
  • Step 3: Recognize the fixed support. The fixed support is the end of the beam that is not moving and can resist forces.
  • Step 4: Apply the principle of equilibrium. For the beam to be in equilibrium, the total forces acting on it must balance out.
  • Step 5: Determine the reaction force. The reaction force at the fixed support must equal the applied point load to keep the beam in balance.
  • Cantilever Beam – A cantilever beam is a beam that is fixed at one end and free at the other, supporting loads applied at the free end.
  • Reaction Forces – Reaction forces are the forces that develop at the supports of a structure in response to applied loads.
  • Equilibrium – For a structure to be in equilibrium, the sum of forces and moments acting on it must be zero.
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