SHEARFORCE AND BENDING MOMENTS

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) plot the shearforce and bending moment diagrams
 * 2) calculate shear forces and bending moments values at any point on a loaded beam
 * 3) determine the point of contraflexure

Content
-shear force diagram
 * Plot

-bending moment diagram -shear forces
 * Values

-bending moment values


 * Point of contraflexure

Competences
Ability to:
 * Plot the diagram
 * Discuss the effects of forces on a load system
 * Apply the laws of static equilibrium in the determination of forces

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Lecture
 * Discussions
 * Class exercises
 * Questions and answer

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Textbooks
 * Module s

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Oral/written tests
 * Assignments