TYPES OF SUPPORRTS AND LOADINGS

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub- module unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) identify the types of supports
 * 2) identify the different loading systems
 * 3) determine the basic laws of static

Content
-rollers
 * Types of supports

-hinged

-fixed
 * Loading systems

-concentrated -uniformly distributed -varying -simply supported -continuous -cantilevers -sum of all moments is equal to zero -sum of horizontal forces is equal to zero -sum of vertical forces is equal to zero
 * Laws of Static Equilibrium

PRACTICE
21.1.4P0	Specific Objectives By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to: a)	identify the types of loads on a system b)	determine the forces in a simply supported system

Content
-reactions -uniformly distributed loads varying loads -concentrated loads -moments -vertical -horizontal -inclined
 * types of loads
 * Determination

Competences
Ability to:
 * 1) Derive common bending moment formulae
 * 2) Analyse different supports and loading systems
 * 3) Identify types of loads and loading systems
 * 4) Determine the bending moments

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Field visits
 * Lab exercises

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Text books
 * Lab apparatus

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Lab analysis report
 * Written tests
 * CATS