Engineering Mechanics of Solids:
Point Load

INTRODUCTION:

The goal of the exercise is to show the effect on the shear force and bending moment distribution of "smoothing" out the distribution of a load acting at a point on the beam.

HOW TO PLAY:

• Click on the "point load" at the right.
• Drag either left or right distribute the load.
• Observe the smoothing of the shear force and bending moment distributions.
• Click "Go Again" to clear the graphs..